Santa Monica International Jazz Festival
May 4, 2026, 12:00 AM
Born from the mind of visionary jazz legend Stanley Clarke and inspired by the rich legacy of festivals from Montreux to Monterey, the Santa Monica International Jazz Festival emerges as a new force for the celebration and advancement of jazz. The inaugural festival promises world-renowned headlining performances, star-studded tributes to jazz legends, and multiple stages for emerging talent.
This special musical gathering will celebrate 100 years of Route 66, John Coltrane and Miles Davis.
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