The 45th Annual HAMPTON JAZZ FESTIVAL JUNE 22 - 23 - 24 The festival will take place over a three-day period at Hampton Coliseum on June 22, 23, 24 and will feature some of the greatest names in R&B, Soul and Smooth Jazz.
Friday’s show features the return of one of the greatest entertainers in the business today, Charlie Wilson. His all-new show will certainly be a festival knockout punch. Joining Charlie will beNatalie Cole, one of the most important female singers alive today. Also appearing will be jazz duo Norman Brown and Gerald Albright. Making his festival debut will be newcomer Alex Boyd, whose soon to be released single “Light Up Tonight” has already become an online hit.
Friday Line-up Charlie Wilson Natalie Cole Norman Brown & Gerald Albright Alex Boyd
Saturday Line-Up Kenny G Monica Ledisi Will Downing
Saturday’s lineup features the return of a festival favorite, Kenny G. Making her festival debut is R&B artist Monica, whose new album “New Life” has all the makings of a platinum level hit. Also appearing Saturday will be recent Grammy-nominee Ledisi and Jazz/R&B crooner Will Downing.
Sunday’s show will feature the fabulous Jill Scott. In the past few years, Jill has steadily climbed to the top of the female R&B genre, and will certainly be a wonderful closer for the 45th annual Hampton Jazz Festival. Festival favorite, KEM, will also appear as well as a dynamic sax duo of Dave Koz with special guest Candy Dulfer. Rounding out this day will be a local jazz group, RaJazz, a favorite in the Tidewater area.