“To jazz or not to jazz, there is no question!” 

— Louis Armstrong

February 20-23, 2025

There certainly is no question that the desert will be the place to be for jazz in February. The Palm Springs International Jazz Festival is thrilled to announce a spectacular line up for 2025:

Charles Lloyd, Dianne Reeves, Chucho Valdés, Arturo Sandoval, Irakere 50, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Bill Frisell, Gerald Clayton, Reuben Rogers and Lance Conrad Quartet. 

The VIP pass includes all four performances and a swanky sunset jazz party at the glamorous midcentury modern Koerner Residence, designed by architect E. Stewart Williams.

Sun - feb 23, 2025 - 7:30 pm

Charles Lloyd

A NEA Jazz Master is one of the most celebrated jazz artist in the world. The depth of his expression reflects a lifetime of experience. The quartet for the night is Bill Frisell, Gerald Clayton and Reuben Rogers.

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Sat - Feb 22, 2025 - 7:30 pm

Dianne Reeves

A NEA Jazz Master who is among the pre-eminent jazz vocalists in the world. Her stunning voice and dynamic presence make this a deeply personal, intimate night of songs sung by a world-class interpreter.

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Fri - Feb 21, 2025 - 8:00 pm

Chucho Valdés

Afro-Cuban Jazz greats, pianist Chucho Valdés and trumpeter Arturo Sandoval, reunite with Irakere 50, celebrating 50 years of the legendary band that changed the course of Latin music in the 70s and 80s.

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Fri - Feb 21, 2025 - 8:00 pm

Arturo Sandoval

A ten-time GRAMMY® winner, he is renowned for his virtuosic skills in both jazz and classical genres. His music transcends cultural barriers.

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Fri - Feb 21, 2025 - 8:00 pm

Irakere 50

Irakere is a Cuban band founded in 1973 by pianist Chucho Valdés, many Cuban musician greats have played in the band. Irakere 50 is a revival of the legendary Afro-Cuban jazz band.

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Sun - Feb 23, 2025 - 3:00 pm

Cécile McLorin Salvant

"With three GRAMMYS® and a MacArthur 'Genius' Award, Salvant has already far transcended her early status as her generation's most imaginative and thrilling jazz interpreter." — Spin

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Sun - Feb 23, 2025 - 7:30 pm

Bill Frisell

GRAMMY® winner Frisell is an intuitive genius, a melodic master, and a guitarist who makes it look easy.

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Sun - Feb 23, 2025 - 7:30 pm

Gerald Clayton

Clayton is a Dutch-born American jazz pianist, composer and bandleader. Six-time GRAMMY® nominated pianist/composer.

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Sun - Feb 23, 2025 - 7:30 pm

Reuben Rogers

Born and raised in the Virgin Islands, Rogers was exposed to varieties of music that included calypso, reggae, gospel and jazz.

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Thu - Feb 20, 2025 - 4:30 pm

Lance Conrad

Conrad is a forward thinking guitarist, bandleader, composer, and arranger. Currently working on film scores.

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The Exciting 2025 Schedule

  • Thursday, February 20

    4:30 - 7:30 pm

    Sunset Jazz, a swanky party at the glamorous midcentury modern Koerner Residence. This historic home was designed by architect E. Stewart Williams in 1955. Indulge in hors d'oeuvres and open bar cocktails poolside.

    Lance Conrad Quartet

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    Friday, February 21, 2025

    8:00 - 9:30 pm

    Afro-Cuban Jazz greats, pianist Chucho Valdés and trumpeter Arturo Sandoval, reunite with Irakere 50, celebrating 50 years of the legendary band that changed the course of Latin music in the 70s and 80s.
    Chucho Valdés
    Arturo Sandoval
    Irakere 50

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  • Dianne Reeves Palm Springs International Jazz Festival 2025

    Saturday, February 22

    7:30 - 9:00 pm

    Dianne Reeves is among the pre-eminent jazz vocalists in the world. Her stunning voice and dynamic presence make this a deeply personal, intimate night of songs sung by a world-class interpreter.
    Dianne Reeves

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