Cambridge Jazz Foundation

07/26/2026

Want to hear some great music, but can't get to Danehy Park in Cambridge? That's okay, join our live stream! Day 2 Features:
The Berklee Global Jazz Quartet
The Ron Savage Quintet
The Tia Fuller Quartet
FAZZ featuring Damon Duewhite

Don't miss the hottest jazz from the coolest performers!

07/26/2026

Join us - virtually - for another great day of Jazz!

Today's line up:

The Berklee Global Jazz Initiative
The Ron Savage Quintet
The Tia Fuller Quartet
FAZZ featuring Damon DueWhite

We appreciate your tuning in and being part of this wonderful community event!

07/25/2026

Listen along to our outstanding line up of musicians - Triad + 'Hermetic', Las Nenas del Swing, Kavita Shah and Eguie Castrillo y Su Orchestra!

It's almost like being with us in the park!

07/24/2026

🎷 We're in Cambridge Day!

The countdown is over…
Tomorrow, the music begins!

We're honored to be featured in Cambridge Day, which highlights the Cambridge Jazz Festival as more than just a music festival—it's a celebration of community, culture, and bringing people together through jazz.

For two unforgettable days, Danehy Park will come alive with:

🎶 World-class jazz artists
👨‍👩‍👧 Kids & Family Fun
🎼 Jazz Through the Ages
💙 Music Therapy & Wellness Experience
🍔 Local Food Vendors
🛍️ Festival Marketplace
🍺 B**r Garden
🏆 CAMMY Awards & Scholarships

Whether you've been with us since our very first festival or this is your first visit, we'd love to welcome you.

Thank you to everyone who has supported the Cambridge Jazz Foundation, our sponsors, volunteers, artists, vendors, and the City of Cambridge (Official)

Now it's time to celebrate!

📅 Saturday, July 25 & Sunday, July 26
🕛 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

📍 Danehy Park
99 Sherman Street
Cambridge, MA

🎟️ FREE Admission

📰 Read the Cambridge Day feature:
Cambridge Day: Cambridge Jazz Fest aims to play it forward for the community
https://www.cambridgeday.com/2026/07/24/cambridge-jazz-fest-2026/

❤️ Experience world-class jazz. Celebrate community. Make memories together.

See you this weekend!

This weekend’s free festival aims to create a space for people to experience jazz together, plus giving out its CAMMY awards and scholarships.

07/23/2026

🛍️ Cambridge Jazz Festival Countdown – This Weekend!
More Than Music—Discover Our Festival Marketplace!

The Cambridge Jazz Festival is more than incredible live music—it's a celebration of community, creativity, and local entrepreneurship.

As you enjoy world-class jazz this weekend, be sure to explore our Festival Marketplace, featuring talented local artisans, makers, and food vendors from across our community.

🍔 Delicious Food Vendors
🎨 Handmade Arts & Crafts
💍 Jewelry
👕 Clothing
🎁 Unique Gifts & Specialty Products
🌟 Supporting the Next Generation

This year, we're especially proud to showcase our Youth Entrepreneur Marketplace, where young artists and business owners (ages 12–18) will share and sell their handmade creations.

By visiting their booths, you're not just shopping—you're encouraging the next generation of creators, innovators, and small business owners.

📅 Saturday, July 25 & Sunday, July 26
🕛 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Danehy Park
99 Sherman Street
Cambridge, MA
🎟️ FREE Admission

07/22/2026

🎷 Thank You, Cambridge!

The countdown is almost over!

As we prepare for this weekend's 11th Annual Cambridge Jazz Festival, we'd like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the City of Cambridge for helping spread the word by displaying our festival banners in Central Square and our event poster at City Hall.

Your support helps bring our community together through the power of music.

Now it's time to celebrate!

Join us this weekend for two unforgettable days of world-class jazz, family fun, great food, and community.

🎶 Outstanding Live Music
👨‍👩‍👧 Kids & Family Fun
🎼 Jazz Through the Ages
💙 Music Therapy & Wellness Experience
🍔 Food Vendors
🛍️ Marketplace
🍺 B**r Garden

Whether you're a lifelong jazz fan or joining us for the first time, everyone is welcome.

Let's celebrate the incredible spirit of Cambridge together through music, friendship, and community.

📅 Saturday, July 25 & Sunday, July 26
🕛 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Danehy Park
99 Sherman Street
Cambridge, MA

🎟️ FREE Admission

❤️ Music brings people together. Community makes it unforgettable.

See you this weekend!

07/12/2026

🎷 Cambridge Jazz Festival Countdown – 14 Days to Go

Jazz Through the Ages
"Discover the Stories Behind the Music."

Jazz isn't just music, it's history, culture, innovation, and community.

Step into Jazz Through the Ages, an interactive exhibit celebrating the artists, movements, and moments that shaped jazz from its earliest roots to today's global stage.

Explore the stories of legendary musicians, discover jazz's deep connections to Cambridge and Boston, and experience how this uniquely American art form continues to inspire generations around the world.

Whether you're a lifelong jazz fan or discovering jazz for the first time, this exhibit offers something for everyone.

✨ Learn. Explore. Be Inspired.
📅 Saturday, July 25 & Sunday, July 26
📍 Danehy Park
Cambridge, MA

🎟️ Experience world-class jazz. Admission is FREE.

07/12/2026

🎷 Cambridge Jazz Festival Countdown – 15 Days to Go
Music Therapy & Wellness Experience

"Experience the Healing Power of Music."

One of the most beloved traditions of the Cambridge Jazz Festival is back!

We're excited to welcome the Annual Music Therapy & Wellness Experience, presented in partnership with The Center for Music Therapy at Berklee College of Music.

This interactive experience invites festival-goers of all ages to discover how music, rhythm, and movement can support both mental and physical well-being.

✨ Move.
🎶 Groove.
💙 Relax.

Whether you're dancing, participating in sensory activities, or simply enjoying the music, you'll experience the joy of connecting through rhythm and community.

Perfect for children, adults, seniors, and families—everyone is welcome!

📅 Saturday, July 25
📍 Danehy Park
Cambridge, MA

🎟️ Experience world-class jazz. Admission is FREE.

07/10/2026

🎷 Cambridge Jazz Festival Countdown – 16 Days to Go

Artist Spotlight #8
FAZZ featuring Damon DueWhite

"Where Funk Meets Jazz."

Get ready for an electrifying finale!

Led by acclaimed drummer Damon DueWhite, FAZZ (Funky Jazz) blends the soulful grooves of funk with the creativity and improvisation of jazz to create a sound that's energetic, fresh, and unforgettable.

A Berklee College of Music alumnus, Damon has performed and recorded with an impressive list of artists, including George Duke, Roberta Flack, Harry Belafonte, Hugh Masekela, Regina Carter, Vanessa Williams, and many more.

Inspired by jazz legend Herbie Hancock, Damon created FAZZ to bridge the worlds of jazz, funk, R&B, and gospel—bringing audiences an exciting musical experience full of rhythm, soul, and groove.

✨ Feel the groove. Experience the energy.

📅 Sunday, July 26
🕛 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

📍 Danehy Park
99 Sherman Street
Cambridge, MA

🎟️ Experience world-class jazz. Admission is FREE.

07/08/2026

🎷 Cambridge Jazz Festival Countdown – 17 Days to Go

Artist Spotlight #7
Tia Fuller Quartet

"From the World's Biggest Stages to the Heart of Jazz."

Get ready to experience one of today's most dynamic voices in jazz.

Grammy Award-nominated saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and Berklee College of Music professor Tia Fuller has built an extraordinary career at the highest levels of both jazz and popular music.

She toured the world as a featured member of Beyoncé's all-female band, performing on international stages, major television broadcasts, and even at the White House for President Barack Obama.

As a bandleader, her critically acclaimed album Diamond Cut earned a Grammy Award nomination for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, further establishing her as one of the leading artists in contemporary jazz.

Today, Tia continues to inspire audiences around the world while mentoring the next generation of musicians at Berklee College of Music.

✨ Don't miss this unforgettable performance!

📅 Sunday, July 26
🕛 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

📍 Danehy Park
99 Sherman Street
Cambridge, MA

🎟️ Experience world-class jazz. Admission is FREE.