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2021 Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival

By Richard Conde
July 8, 2021
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We didn't think it would happen but after a year of Covid lockdowns live jazz returned to Saratoga Springs New York. Celebrating it's 44th anniversary over the June 26th weekend, the 2021 Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center had a small but strong lineup with a wide range of music. Saturday's performances featured the

Hot Club of Saratoga

band / ensemble / orchestra

" data-original-title="" title="">Hot Club of Saratoga, pianist

Joey Alexander

piano
b.2003

" data-original-title="" title="">Joey Alexander, the amazing voice of

Dianne Reeves

vocals
b.1956

" data-original-title="" title="">Dianne Reeves, and

Christian McBride

bass
b.1972

" data-original-title="" title="">Christian McBride with his quartet. Sunday's shows added to the mix with the soulful sounds of

Garland Nelson's Joyful Noise

band / ensemble / orchestra

" data-original-title="" title="">Garland Nelson's Joyful Noise and his Joyful Noise band, guitar virtuoso

Al Di Meola

guitar
b.1954

" data-original-title="" title="">Al Di Meola, Artemis which featured

Renee Rosnes

piano
b.1962

" data-original-title="" title="">Renee Rosnes,

Allison Miller

drums

" data-original-title="" title="">Allison Miller,

Noriko Ueda

bass

" data-original-title="" title="">Noriko Ueda,

Ingrid Jensen

trumpet
b.1966

" data-original-title="" title="">Ingrid Jensen and

Cecile McLorin Salvant

vocals
b.1989

" data-original-title="" title="">Cecile McLorin Salvant. The festival closed with Cecile McLorin Salvant and her trio. This collection of photos hopefully gives a glimpse of the sights and sounds of this wonderful festival. View Slideshow

Cecile McLorin Salvant at the 2021 Freihofer's Saratoga...

Dianne Reeves at the 2021 Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival

Christian McBride at the 2021 Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz...

Kendrick Scott at the 2021 Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz...

Joey Alexander at the 2021 Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz...

Al Di Meola at the 2021 Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival

Ingrid Jensen at the 2021 Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival

Joey Alexander at the 2021 Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz...

Artemis at the 2021 Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival

Allison Miller at the 2021 Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz...

Hot Club of Saratoga at the 2021 Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz...

Renee Rosnes at the 2021 Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival

Romero Lubambo at the 2021 Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz...

Christian McBride at the 2021 Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz...

Josh Evans at the 2021 Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival

Renee Rosnes at the 2021 Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival

Cecile McLorin Salvant and Allison Miller at the 2021...

Dianne Reeves and Romero Lubambo at the 2021 Freihofer's...

Joey Alexander at the 2021 Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz...

Cecile McLorin Salvant and Ingrid Jensen at the 2021...

Joey Alexander and Mom at the 2021 Freihofer's Saratoga...

Garland Nelson's Joy Full Noise at the 2021 Freihofer's...

Marcus Strickland at the 2021 Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz...

Dianne Reeves at the 2021 Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival

Renee Rosnes at the 2021 Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival

Kendrick Scott at the 2021 Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz...

Hot Club of Saratoga at the 2021 Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz...

Josh Evans at the 2021 Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival

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