Exchange Place Alliance presents:
The 10th annual Jersey City Jazz Festival is back
June 1 - 4, 2023!
Jersey City Jazz Nights: June 1-2
Featured shows throughout Jersey City!
Jersey City Jazz Festival presented by Exchange Place Alliance: June 3-4
Two days, three stages, over 100 musicians, food trucks, VIP lounge, and more!
Join JC’s favorite outdoor party with some of the best music around. This year’s event will feature a Ford’s Gin Row tent curated by Smalls Live, performances on the J .Owen Grundy Pier, food trucks, and bars on the newly renovated Exchange Place pedestrian plaza. Located on the Jersey City waterfront at the Exchange Place PATH station, the new location will offer breathtaking views of NYC and will again present a wide variety of world-class performers for FREE- Do not miss!
Thank you to our many sponsors who have made the 2023 Jersey City Jazz Festival possible!
Sawyer Smith presents:
Jersey City Jazz Festival VIP Experience
Enjoy the 10th annual Jersey City Jazz Festival in style!
For just $150, you can live it up and support this amazing event.
Your two-day VIP pass includes:
JCJF Tote bag
JCJF 2023 commemorative T-Shirt
Access to VIP Lounge at Rooftop at Exchange Place
Rooftop Lounge incl. Woodford Reserve Tasting, light bites
Priority Seating at stages
Two drink tix/day for festival bars
The Jersey City Ward Tour : Sunday June 4
Where Louis Armstrong meets Lance Armstrong!
Bike JC's Jersey City Ward Tour is back.
Sunday, June 4, roll out 11am from City Hall.
2,500 Bikes. 15 Miles. 6 Wards, finishing at the Jersey City Jazz Festival.
Stay on site at the Hyatt House!
Hyatt House is the official lodging partner of the Jersey City Jazz Festival. Located on the Exchange Place plaza, the Hyatt House is hosting our VIP Lounge as well as presenting two free shows Saturday 6/3 after the festival. Hyatt House will also be offering discounts for festival guests. When booking, type in “JAZZY” under Special Offer Code to apply discount.
Jersey City Jazz Nights
Thursday, June 1
Thursday, June 1
JCJF Opening Party
Típica 73 (50th Anniversary)
$25/$40
White Eagle Hall
337 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Thursday, June 1
T.K. Blue “Shades of Melba & Benny” 8pm
Nick Masters Trio 7pm
$25
Live at Brennan’s Courthouse
583 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Thursday, June 1
Kate Curran & Ron Affif Duo
6PM / $25
The Junto
68 Mercer St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Thursday, June 1
Tony Malaby Turnpike Trio
9PM & 11PM / $25
Nucky’s @Hudson Hound
8 Erie St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Jersey City Jazz Nights
Friday, June 2
Friday, June 2
Walter Parks
& The Unlawful Assembly
7PM / $25
The Statuary
53 Congress St, Jersey City, NJ 07307
Friday, June 2
Tony Malaby Turnpike Trio
9PM & 11PM / $25
Nucky’s @Hudson Hound
8 Erie St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Friday, June 2
Moore’s Lounge: Jam Session
7PM / FREE
Moore’s Lounge
189 Monticello Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304
Friday, June 2
Lezlie Harrison
5PM / FREE
Canopy
@Hilton Jersey City Arts District
159 Morgan St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Friday, June 2
Cool Vines & Nimbus Arts Center present:
Winard Harper & Jeli Posse
Jazz Tap Extravaganza
7PM
Nimbus Arts Center
329 Warren St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
JCJF 2023 Weekend Schedule
Listed by performance stage and time of event.
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12pm
Riverview Jazz All-Stars
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2pm
Emily Braden
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4pm
Record Riot Takeover
w/ Nico & Bad Habits -
6pm
Bill Frisell Trio
Saturday, June 3
Exchange Place Pier Stage
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2PM - 3PM
Bucket Drumming for Kids!
w/ Noel Sagerman of the Riverview Jazz All-Stars -
4pm
Radam Schwartz Organ Big Band
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8pm
Sonido Solar w/ special guest Eddie Palmieri
Saturday, June 3
Fords Gin Row
curated by Smalls Live
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1pm
Miki Yamanaka Trio
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3pm
Spike Wilner
“Ancient Aliens” -
5pm
Eric Wyatt Quartet
feat. Jeff “Tain” Watts -
7pm
Akiko Tsuruga Quartet
Jersey City Jazz Nights
Saturday, June 3
Saturday, June 3
Charlie Sigler Jam Session
9:30pm / FREE
Hyatt House Terrace
1 Exchange Pl, Jersey City, NJ 0730
Saturday, June 3
Martin Kelley Affinity
10pm / FREE
Hyatt House Rooftop
1 Exchange Pl, Jersey City, NJ 0730
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1pm
Stephane Wrembel’s
Django New Orleans -
2:30pm
Sugartone
Brass Band -
4:30pm
Sunday, June 4
Exchange Place Pier Stage
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Noon
Joshua Nelson
Gospel on the Pier -
5pm
Doug Beavers Luna
Sunday, June 4
Fords Gin Row
curated by Smalls Live
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1:30pm
Jon Davis Trio
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3:30pm
Philip Harper
The PHAM Expression
Jersey City Jazz Nights
Sunday, June 4
Sunday, June 4
Moore’s Lounge: Jam Session
7PM / FREE
Moore’s Lounge
189 Monticello Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304
FAQ
Where is the festival?
The outdoor festival is located at the Exchange Place PATH Station,
68 Columbus Dr. Jersey City, NJ 07302.
How do I get there?
Public transportation: Exchange Place PATH, Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (Exchange Place stop), NJ Transit bus, NY Waterway Ferry.
Where can I park?
There are multiple parking garages near the corner of Columbus Dr. and Greene St. just a few blocks from the festival.
See map for locations.
How much does it cost?
The outdoor event is free to the public. Most JC Jazz nights events are ticketed with limited capacity. Please feel free to make a donation or purchase merchandise to support the festival!
How do I volunteer?
We are always looking for intrepid individuals to join our team!
Click here to learn more
Can I bring children?
This is an all-ages event.
Can I bring my pet?
The plaza and pier are public spaces where pets are allowed. Pets will not be permitted in the tented Ford’s Gin Row.
Note- although we love dogs, this will be a crowded and loud event with many young children, please use discretion when considering bringing your pet. If your pet causes problems, you will be asked to leave.
Food and Drink?
You will be able purchase food and drinks on-site as there will be food trucks and bars.
Can I bring my own chair?
Sure thing!
ADA Accessibility
The pedestrian plaza is completely accessible and one-level. There will be festival staff available to help with whatever needs you may have. Please contact riverviewjazz.org@gmail.com with any additional requests.
Download the JCJF23 Map
Help keep the festival free to the public!
THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 JERSEY CITY JAZZ FESTIVAL SPONSORS!!!
Presenter
Jazz Master Sponsor
Jazz Pro Sponsor
Community Partners
Jazz Aficionado Sponsor
Jazz Lover Sponsor
Official Lodging Partner
Jazz Friends
Jazz Nights Venues
Grants
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This program is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a division of the Department of State, and administered by the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, Thomas A. DeGise, Hudson County Executive & the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners.
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Supported by public funds from the jersey city arts and culture trust fund.