Jazz at the Lake Celebrates 40 Yearswith Three-day Festival,Star-Studded Lineup
LAKE GEORGE — The Lake George Arts Project celebrates the 40th anniversary of Jazz at the Lake, a free, three-day festival (Sept. 13-15) featuring renowned and rising jazz stars.
This year’s lineup includes rising star Jahari Stampley, trumpet virtuoso Michael Mayo, GRAMMY-winning artists Ulysses Owens, Linda May Han Oh, Nicole Zuraitis, Danilo Perez, and many more. The festival also showcases local favorites, offering a vibrant mix of styles throughout the weekend.
“As we celebrate forty years of bringing world-class jazz to Lake George, we are incredibly proud to present a lineup that reflects the festival’s rich history while also pushing the boundaries of contemporary jazz. Jazz at the Lake has always been a cherished tradition, and this year’s event promises to be our most unforgettable yet,” said Tanya Tobias, Executive Director of the Lake George Arts Project.
The Festival Kicks-Off Friday Night, Sept. 13 with 2023 First Place winner of the Herbie Hancock International Competition Jahari Stampley – who will perform with his family trio comprised of 7-time GRAMMY Award nominee Erania Stampley and Miguel Russell (drums).
Local bands remain an essential part of the festival, and on Friday night returning favorites and new artists will be playing at multiple locations around town as part the organization’s Jazz Around Town program. Local artist highlights include The Arch Stanton Trio, Nook & Cranny, Dylan Perillo and Brad Brose, the Scott Hopkins Jazz Trio, and the Chuck Lamb Trio. Partner business include: The Barnsider, The Inn of Lake George, The Caldwell Lake George Library, Gaslight, and The Lagoon.
Since 2019, Jazz at the Lake has evolved from a two-day festival with seven performances to a 4-day experience with 8 shows in Shepard Park, 9 performances in partner locations around the village, and an estimated 4,000-6,000 attendees.
The full line-up for this year’s Jazz at the Lake through the weekend can be found at: www.lakegeorgearts.org