If Not For Music

04/25/2026

Set three of Kennett JazzFest and the headliner tonight, Ndichu! So much more to come tomorrow and Sunday! Join us!

04/25/2026

Kennet JazzFest set two, Gumbo Nuveau. And we are just getting started, y'all!!!

04/24/2026

Kennett JazzFest 2026 first set: Steely Jam!!

04/22/2026

We are at once proud to support and honored to be supported by this year's Kennett JazzFest! You can show your support too, by joining us in Kennett Square this weekend for an amazing lineup of jazz and funk performers and performances!

Wanted to give another shout out to our sponsors for this year's festival! Huge thanks to all of these businesses for supporting the arts.
Also, please keep in mind that all proceeds from ticket sales go to an amazing non-profit organization: If Not For Music! The Mission of If Not for Music is to give the Gift of Music to aspiring musicians in need, and especially those in underserved communities.
They are doing fantastic things in the music world! Get your tickets for this weekend today!!

04/10/2026

The Kennett JazzFest will be here before you know it! Get your tickets today and support If Not For Music!

04/06/2026

From Kenya to Kennett: Story by Luna Lu, Sightlines Media

Liz Ndichu reflects on her musical roots and her band’s path to the Kennett Jazz and Funk Fest. The 3-day event, sponsored by If Not For Music, takes place at various venues in downtown Kennett Square, April 24-26. Read the interview here: https://www.sightlinesmedia.org/recent-work

03/02/2026

We are excited to announce that If Not for Music has been selected as the beneficiary of the 2026 Kennett Jazz & Funk Fest! All net proceeds will go to support our Gift of Music Mission.

Get your tickets now! https://kennettflash.org/events/kennettjazzfest/

The Kennett Jazz and Funk Fest is Chester County’s premier celebration of jazz and funk. Each year dozens of musicians and hundreds of listeners descend on Kennett Square, Pennsylvania for the three-day festival that showcases exceptional jazz and funk artists, supports local talent, partners with community organizations, and fosters an environment where music can be experienced, celebrated and shared by all.