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Freihofer Saratoga Jazz Festival 2019

By Richard Conde
July 7, 2019
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Celebrating its 42nd anniversary over the June 29th weekend, the 2019 Freihofer Saratoga Jazz Festival at the Saratoga's Performing Arts center in Saratoga Springs N.Y., featured a great program presenting a wide range of music. Over 25 featured artist played over two days across two stages with headliner

George Benson

guitar
b.1943

" data-original-title="" title="">George Benson taking the Amphitheater stage Saturday night. Other featured artist included

Norah Jones

piano
b.1979

" data-original-title="" title="">Norah Jones,

Trombone Shorty

trombone
b.1986

" data-original-title="" title="">Trombone Shorty,

Joshua Redman

saxophone
b.1969

" data-original-title="" title="">Joshua Redman and

Veronica Swift

vocals

" data-original-title="" title="">Veronica Swift just to name a few. This festival is a must for any true jazz fan. I have included several photos that captured the spirit and sounds of this venerable festival. View Slideshow

Veronica Swift at the Saratoga Jazz Festival

Wayne Escoffery at the2019 Saratoga Jazz Festival

Joe Locke Quartet at the Saratoga Jazz Festival

2019 Saratoga Jazz Festival

Jazz Fans at the 2019 Saratoga Jazz Festival

Jeremy Pelt at the Saratoga Jazz Festival

Ruthie Foster at the Saratoga Jazz Festival

Jazz fans at the Saratoga Jazz Festival

Joe Locke at the Saratoga Jazz Festival

Jazz Fans at the Saratoga Jazz Festival

Allision Miller with Boom Tic Boom at the Saratoga Jazz...

Youn Sun Nah at the Saratoga Jazz Festival

Billy Hart at the Saratoga Jazz Festival

Jaleel Shaw at the Saratoga Jazz Festival

James Carter at the Saratoga Jazz Festival

Antonio Sanchez at the Saratoga Jazz Festival

Veronica Swift at the Saratoga Jazz Festival

Emmet Cohen at the Saratoga Jazz Festival

Youn Sun Nah at the Saratoga Jazz Festival

Backstage at the Saratoga Jazz Festival

Joshua Redman Quartet at the Saratoga Jazz Festival

Joe Locke at the Saratoga Jazz Festival

Trombone Shorty at the 2019 Saratoga Jazz Festival

Grace Kelly at the 2019 Saratoga Jazz Festival

Joshua Redman at the 2019 Saratoga Jazz Festival

George Benson at the 2019 Saratoga Jazz Festival

Joshua Redman at the 2019 Saratoga Jazz Festival

Los Van Van at the 2019 Saratoga Jazz Festival

James Carter at the 2019 Saratoga Jazz Festival

Kandice Springs at the 2019 Saratoga Jazz Festival

James Carter at the 2019 Saratoga Jazz Festival

Brian Blade at the 2019 Saratoga Jazz Festival

Joey DeFrancesco at the 2019 Saratoga Jazz Festival

Jazz Fan at the 2019 Saratoga Jazz Festival

Donna Grantis at the 2019 Saratoga Jazz Festival

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