Ready for some great music? The 2018 Morristown Jazz & Blues Fest is here!

DANCE FEVER, at the Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival, Aug. 19, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
DANCE FEVER, at the Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival, Aug. 19, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
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It’s fun, it’s free, it’s family-friendly.

It’s the eighth annual  Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival,  and it’s today, Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018!

Concerts run from noon to 10 pm on the historic Morristown Green, rain or shine. 

Bring a lawn chair or beach blanket (and an umbrella, just in case.)

The music starts at noon with the U.S. Air Force Rhythm in Blue ensemble.

At 2 pm, Canadian singer/trumpeter Bria Skonberg returns for her second festival here.

Photo: The popular young jazz singer and trumpet player Bria Skonberg will perform with her group at the Bickford Theatre on Monday, July 24. Photo courtesy of Seth Cashman.
The popular young jazz singer and trumpet player Bria Skonberg will perform with her group at the Bickford Theatre on Monday, July 24. Photo courtesy of Seth Cashman.

LaBamba and the Hubcaps follow at 4 pm.

LaBamba & The Hubcaps at the Morristown Jazz & Blues Fest poster 2018

The Bernard Allison Group takes the stage at 6 pm.

Bernard Allison. Photo courtesy of Suzanne Jackson Photography.
Bernard Allison. Photo courtesy of Suzanne Jackson Photography.

Chicago-based guitarist Davy Knowles headlines at 8 pm.

Davy Knowles will headline the 2018 Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival
Davy Knowles will headline the 2018 Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival

Morristown Green is a proud sponsor…looking forward to seeing you! 

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