WXXI News
The 21st edition of the CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival kicks off this week.
This year’s fest includes more than 325 shows. We talk with the event’s co-producers and two of the featured artists about what audiences can expect, the festival’s impact on the local community, and more.
Our guests:
- John Nugent, co-producer of the CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival
- Christie Dashiell, vocalist and composer for the Christie Dashiell Quartet
- Joe Locke, vibraphonist
*Note: Marc Iacona, executive director and co-producer of the CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival, was originally scheduled to join this discussion, but had to cancel his appearance Tuesday morning.
