The 2015 edition of the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival kicked off with the Buckman Heights Elementary School and wrapped up with a jam session with the Bob Sneider Trio. Diana Krall was the headliner with two shows at Kodak Hall. Relive day 1 of the festival with photos from our Flickr page, taken by WXXI Photographer Fred SanFilipo.
The 2015 Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival takes place June 19-27 in various venues in Rochester. WXXI News takes you behind the ropes, with coverage you'll only get from WXXI throughout the event.You can also find coverage on the WXXI webpage.
PHOTOS: Day 1 of the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival
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The Mavericks entertained the crowd on the corner of East Ave. & Chestnut St.
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The Buckman Heights School Band was the first show of the festival.
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Diana Krall was the headline performer during the first day of the jazz festival.
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