First Beacon Jazz Festival to feature such artists as Tim Berne, David Torn, Karl Berger, George Coleman, Jr. plus many others, free tastings from Hudson Valley-based distilleries all day and much more.

BEACON, NY — Celebrating the music, distilleries, artisan crafts, community and culture of the Hudson Valley, the inaugural Beacon Jazz Festival will take place on Saturday, July 25 from noon to 6 PM at The Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park in Beacon, NY. Presented by Six String Productions, the festival will offer a wealth of musical talent, many with long associations with Beacon and the surrounding region. In addition to presenting great jazz, the first Beacon Jazz Festival will also double as a Hudson Valley distillery tasting event. Local craft breweries, cideries and wineries will be also be providing their own offerings, along with local artisan chefs providing food to complement the event.
Tickets for the Beacon Jazz Festival will be $45 per person, with $65 special VIP tickets allowing early admission, a free t-shirt, event glass and tote bag, along with related merchandise. Advance tickets will be available for $35 online until June 21st. For this inaugural, intimate event, admission will be limited to 1,500 attendees. Tickets and further details will be available on our new website, beaconjazz.com.
The artists performing at the inaugural Beacon Jazz Festival include:
Sun of Goldfinger — Bracingly original modern jazz featuring three recognized, cutting-edge masters: alto saxophonist
Tickets for the Beacon Jazz Festival will be $45 per person, with $65 special VIP tickets allowing early admission, a free t-shirt, event glass and tote bag, along with related merchandise. Advance tickets will be available for $35 online until June 21st. For this inaugural, intimate event, admission will be limited to 1,500 attendees. Tickets and further details will be available on our new website, beaconjazz.com.
The artists performing at the inaugural Beacon Jazz Festival include:
Sun of Goldfinger — Bracingly original modern jazz featuring three recognized, cutting-edge masters: alto saxophonist

Tim Berne
saxophone, altob.1954