We are so excited to be partnering with our friends at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Skidmore College, & Caffe Lena for Freihofer’s Jazz Fest Friday! As part of Saratoga Performing Arts Center’s mission to increase collaboration among the local business community and position Saratoga Springs as a worldwide cultural destination, SPAC in partnership with the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is introducing Freihofer’s Jazz Fest Friday 2018. 

This new community event is slated for June 22nd as the kick-off to Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival weekend. It will feature Chamber businesses welcoming locals and visitors with scores of live jazz events, themed dining, and social dance options that will serve as the kick-off to the Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival in Saratoga Springs. 

FULL SCHEDULE:

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The Adelphi Hotel, Saratoga Springs: Rich Ortiz, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

The Diamond Club Grill at Embassy Suites Allen & Azzam, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

The Gideon Putnam: Shiri Zorn, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Hampton Inn & Suites Saratoga Springs Downtown: High School 
Jazz Performers, Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm

Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs: Jazz Happy Hour & Tri Valley Brass, 4pm - 7pm

Saratoga Casino Hotel: The Jeanne O'Connor Jazz Trio, 5pm - 7pm at Morton's The Steakhouse

National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame: Out of the Box, Time: 6pm - 9pm

BURGERFI: Keith Pray, 6pm - 8pm

Dunning Street Station Bar & Grill: Jazz Fest Discount on Menu 

Hattie's Restaurant: Jeanine Ouderkirk, 4:30pm - 7:00pm

The Barrelhouse: Robert Lindquist Trio performing from 7pm - 10pm. 

Kru Coffee: George Muscatello Trio, 10am to 1pm 

Lake Ridge Restaurant: 10% off entire bill for JazzFest Ticket Holders

The Local Pub and Teahouse: Hot Club of Saratoga Trio, 2pm - 5pm­­

Prime at Saratoga National Golf Club: Hot Club of Saratoga Trio, 6pm - 9pm

Saratoga Apple with 9 Miles East: Jazzfest Jambalaya dinner. $25 for a four-course, locally sourced meal

Sperry's Restaurant: The Timeless Duo, 6pm - 9pm 

Caffe Lena: Chuck Lamb Trio with Jorge Gomez & Ria Curley, 7pm (Tickets $20) 

G. Williker's Toys: Joe Gitto and Dan Wanczyk Jazz Guitar Duo, 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Impressions of Saratoga: Free Saratoga Jazz Can Coozie with purchase of 2018 Jazz Festival Shirt

Northshire Bookstore Saratoga: 20% off for Jazz Fest Ticket Holders 

Saratoga Wine and Spirits: Free Wine Tastings, 11am - 8pm & 10% off of all wine & spirits in unbreakable containers, such as, canned & boxed wines, & spirits in plastic containers. 

The Wishing Well: Rob Aronstein Trio, Time: 6:30pm

Putnam Place: Jeanine Ouderkirk, 7:30pm - 10pm 

Lifestyles of Saratoga: Hui Cox & Elizabeth Contant, Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Caroline and Main Inc.: Gary Blodgett Guitar, Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

9 Maple Ave.: Jon LeRoy Trio, Time: 9:00pm – 1:00am

Homewood Suites Saratoga Springs: High School Jazz Performers, Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm

The Savory Pantry & Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company: Free samples all day and Crispin Catricala playing from 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Racing City Brewing Company: Jazz Duo of John Nazarenko and Christian Stewart, Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Salt & Char: Dustin Deluke Trio, Time: 7pm - 10pm

In addition to the jazz inspired festivities scheduled around the city, SPAC’s Action Council will present the featured event, A Night on Bourbon Street, at the Canfield Casino in Congress Park. Kicking off at 7:30 p.m. on June 22, guests are encouraged to don their flapper best as they enjoy tunes from bold jazz trumpeter and smoky vocalist, Bria Skonberg, New Orleans inspired fare by Lily and the Rose gourmet catering, and sumptuous cocktails at the open bar befitting of a festive “Big Easy” fête. Tickets for A Night on Bourbon Street start at $150 and are available at spac.org.

These events all lead up to the 41st year of the Jazz Fest on Saturday, June 23rd and Sunday, June 24th at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Jazz Fest features an extraordinary roster of artists, ranging from jazz luminaries -- Jon Batiste, Chris Botti, Herbie Hancock, Gregory Porter, Joey Alexander, and gospel and R&B legend Mavis Staples, who will headline this year’s legendary festival -- to emerging artists making their Saratoga debuts such as José James, Lakecia Benjamin and SoulSquad, Scott Sharrard & The Brickyard Band, Jazzmeia Horn and Keyon Harrold. For tickets or more information, visit spac.org.