Bix Jazz Society

06/24/2026

Sorry to see this sort of vandalism 😔 We hope those at Starr-Gennett Foundation are able to restore or replace these dedicated artwork medallions! 🎶🤍 (Gennett Records Walk of Fame, Richmond IN)

06/22/2026

The Bix Jazz Festival returns to Davenport!

06/18/2026

🎷New Orleans jazz camp!🎷

As part of our Bix Youth Band program, two outstanding musicians were accepted into this year's New Orleans Traditional Jazz Camp.

Zach and Nathan are spending a week learning from and playing with some of the country's top trad jazz musicians. An amazing opportunity!

Here they are performing at the Toulouse Theatre. Great job, Zach and Nathan!

06/04/2026

‼️NEW Bix Museum Opening/Location‼️ Downtown Davenport, IA. Exciting news from our friends at Bix Beiderbecke Museum & Archives — Bix Lives! ❤️🎶🎺

Jazz fans can explore the life and legacy of Bix Beiderbecke when the museum opens its new home this weekend. ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.

05/21/2026

🎹📽️NEW Special Event!📽️🎹

Silent Film Comedies of the 1920s with Live Soundtracks!

Join us at The Last Picture House to enjoy silent film comedies of the 1920s paired with live music!

Jeff Barnhart (piano) and Josh Duffee (percussion sound effects) provide the live soundtrack to these films.

Special thanks to our partners at The Last Picture House!

05/19/2026

🎺New Event Announcement!🎺

Sunday Session in the Redstone Room!

Sunday, August 2
Admission: $10 or free with any Bix Jazz Festival pass

Featuring: Dave Bennett, Dave Kosmyna, Steve Pikal, and Adler Schiedt

Celebrate the conclusion of the 55th Bix Jazz Festival and look toward the future, as we enjoy a variety of jazz from this quartet of Festival stars! The Redstone Room, Common Chord’s club-style music venue downtown, serves as the perfect setting for jazz!

Limited seating: Purchase your presale ticket or email [email protected] to RSVP in advance if you have a Festival pass of any type. Tickets and free entry for Festival pass holders only available at the door pending availability. See less

05/18/2026

A very clear copy of probably the best known photograph of Bix, taken in Cincinnati in 1924. From the Autumn 1936 edition of the British magazine “Swing Music”, with additional restoration. The original dedication on photo reads as follows:

“To George: My only wish is that I may play with you as long in the future as I have in the past. — L. B. Beiderbecke”

“George” is George Johnson, one of Bix’s fellow musicians in the Wolverine Orchestra.

***Photo/captions compliments of Nick Dellow & Albert Haim

05/15/2026

🎶Join us for Jazz in the Courtyard!🎶

Following the Bix7 race, join Josh Duffee and the Blackhawk Broadcasters for free jazz in the Skybridge Courtyard!

*Family friendly
*We recommend bringing your own chair.
*Outside food & beverages welcome, no bar available.

05/07/2026

Splendid Acquisition! 🎶

05/02/2026

2026 Bix Jazz Fest info 🥳 Tickets, Hotel, Newsletter, Band Schedule, Special Events, Donations, and more!
We’re THRILLED to bring top talent Trad-Jazz to the Quad Cities! 💃🏻🎶🎺 BIX LIVES!

BIX JAZZ SOCIETY 2026 Festival Support & Membership Youth Band History & Bix Lives Award Supporters Advisory Board The 55th Bix Jazz Festival – OUR EMERALD YEAR! Join us once again in Davenport as we celebrate entering a new era of the Bix Jazz Festival! As we prepare for the 55th Bix Jazz Festiva...