“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Bill Frisell
GRAMMY® winner Frisell is an intuitive genius, a melodic master, and a guitarist who makes it look easy.
Gerald Clayton
Clayton is a Dutch-born American jazz pianist, composer and bandleader. Six-time GRAMMY® nominated pianist/composer.
Reuben Rogers
Born and raised in the Virgin Islands, Rogers was exposed to varieties of music that included calypso, reggae, gospel and jazz.
Lance Conrad
Conrad is a forward thinking guitarist, bandleader, composer, and arranger. Currently working on film scores.
The Exciting 2025 Schedule
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Thursday, February 20
Learn more4:30 - 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 -
Friday, February 21, 2025
Learn More8:00 - 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 -
Saturday, February 22
Learn More7:30 - 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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Sunday, February 23
Learn moreAfternoon: 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Truly astonishing French/American jazz vocalist of the next generation.
“With three GRAMMYs® and a MacArthur 'Genius' Award to her name, Salvant has already far transcended her early status as her generation's most imaginative and thrilling jazz interpreter.”—Spin
Cécile McLorin Salvant -
Sunday, February 23
Learn MoreEvening: 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Charles Lloyd is a living legend. One of the most celebrated jazz artists in the world and was recently awarded a rare quadruple crown in DownBeat magazine’s critics’ poll–a feat only matched by John Coltrane.
This special quartet features GRAMMY® Award-winning guitar icon Bill Frisell, pianist Gerald Clayton, and bassist Reuben Rogers.
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VIP ALL ACCESS
Learn MoreTickets to all four shows Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A limited number of VIP All access passes are available, which guarantee preferred seating for all four concerts, plus tickets for the Swanky Sunset Jazz Party at the glamorous midcentury modern Koerner Residence, Thursday evening, with soothing sounds of jazz by the Lance Conrad Quartet.
Charles Lloyd
Bill Frisell
Gerald Clayton
Reuben Rogers
Cécile McLorin Salvant
Dianne Reeves
Chucho Valdés
Arturo Sandoval
Irakere 50
Lance Conrad Quartet
Sunset Jazz