“Not only do these events bring the community together, but they also give people in the community, young and old, to showcase their talents,” Miller said. Miller enjoys the inclusive and lively atmosphere of the jazz fest and believes in the importance of festivals like these. Jazz fest is my favorite time to listen to live jazz because various age groups of local musicians play with the same amount of joy for jazz and love the music,” Miller said. “Throughout the year I try to seek out jazz musicians visiting Iowa or listen to recordings. “It’s great music, it’s great food, and it’s just a great opportunity to be downtown and have a good time.”Įmma Miller ’19, a jazz musician at West, has been attending jazz fest for the last few years to scope out new bands. “The jazz festival brings in some amazing national and international jazz musicians and ensembles, and in addition to that they do a spectacular job of spotlighting and show casing more local acts as well,” said Diane Thayer, a choir teacher at North Central Junior High School. Music, food, art and socialization draw thousands of people to the jazz fest each year. “It’s fun, loud, lots of food, and nice people everywhere. She doesn’t listen to jazz on her own time but was happy to be there Friday night. “ brings everybody from different places into the downtown so I think it’s wonderful.”įor Megan Ries’s ’20, jazz fest was an entirely new experience. “It gives an opportunity for … people to hear a music that they might not know they like,” said Iowa Women’s Basketball Coach Lisa Bluder. The high school group drew in many high school listeners, but attendants varied in age and their experience with jazz music. “Being a less experienced member was quite stressful, but performing at an event like this was exhilarating,” said Andrew Burgess ’20, a pianist for United Jazz Ensemble. Their set was put together in only four rehearsals throughout one week. They started playing as the sun was falling alongside the Old Capital Building. The festival kicked off with a performance from United Jazz Ensemble, a jazz group made up of high school students from West and City High School. The free music festival is popular among jazz enthusiasts, as well as Iowa City inhabitants looking to enjoy a night downtown. This past weekend was the 27th jazz fest. View the original post with photos by Alyson Kuennen here.įor three days every summer, downtown Iowa City hosts an annual jazz festival. Originally published on Jon the West Side Story website.
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