![]() But the influences and the uses of jazz in the modern era are alive and well. Jazz might not be inundating the Billboard Hot 100 or filling up everyone’s Spotify playlists. “It kind of feels like jazz might be dying out a little bit, but like this event just kind of shows that it’s not,” Milefchik said. ![]() Milefchik said the crowd in 2022 seems like it’s expanded from the year before, which she said is a good sign. And so it’s very unique,” Milefchik said. “I feel like, throughout history, it’s been one of the best forms of expression, but also, it’s tied to a lot of activist movements as well. Milefchik said she’s drawn to jazz by the distinct nature of the music. I then talked to audience members Dane Tow and Emily Milefchik. But I just hope that leads to a point where we all have a general appreciation for America’s original art form, which is jazz.” Schedule J11:30 am United Jazz Ensemble Main Stage Iowa City Jazz Festival 11:30 am Artist Booths and Fun Stops Open Clinton St. While some might call jazz a dying genre, the attendance numbers show that the love. “And there are people who want to give credit where credit is due. I arrived at the Iowa City Jazz Festival a little after 5:00 p.m., greeted by the sounds of the Crystal Rebone Trio a band consisting of upright bass, saxophone, and guitar and the site of thousands of people. Book at Hilton Garden Inn Location The Iowa Arts Festival is held in downtown Iowa City. ![]() “We’re seeing a lot of popular artists sample jazz musicians,” Gillespie said. Book at The Graduate Hotel Discount at Hilton Garden Inn If you want to be three blocks from the Main Stage, then take advantage of this fantastic rate from Hilton Garden Inn: 119/night, plus taxes and fees. Gillespie also said sampling has played a role. Some of our top events include: Fall Festival & the Dell Blair Memorial Chili Cook-Off, the Christmas Festival, Jazz in the Park, and our Annual Western Days. Gillespie said the turnout for the festival is partly because of a renewed appreciation for live music following the COVID-19 pandemic. The free festival begins Friday, July 1 st, and concludes Sunday, July 3 rd on the Ped Mall and on South Clinton Street. “He listened to a lot of Charlie Parker,” Gillespie said, “And I didn’t really start getting into Jazz drum set until I was in middle school when I took lessons from a great teacher in Houston, which is where I’m from. 3/30/22 Summer of the Arts has announced the lineup for the 2022 Iowa City Jazz Festival, which is returning to downtown Iowa City for its 31st run. ![]()
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