The 47th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival is set to kick off on May 25 at Piedmont Park in the heart of Midtown. This three-day celebration promises an exciting mix of local, national, and even international jazz artists.
One of the surprise performers is Andre 3000, who released an all flute album in 2023 New Blue Sun.
André 3000 whose real name is Andre Benjamin is best known as one-half of the iconic Southern hip-hop duo Outkast, alongside fellow rapper Big Boi. Andre is set to hit the stage at May 27th at 7:00pm.
The Atlanta Jazz Festival is a renowned celebration of jazz music, culture, and art. As one of the largest FREE jazz festivals in the country, it has become an annual tradition that draws music enthusiasts from all over.
“We have a fabulous lineup of musicians performing at the 47th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival on Memorial Day Weekend,” said. Camille Russell Love, Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. “We invite you to experience an eclectic mix of jazz by National artists on Saturday, explore the global sounds of some of the world’s best International artists on Sunday, and discover the latest music from notable Atlanta musicians on Monday.”
Here’s the full schedule of performers:
Saturday, May 25:
1 p.m.: New Jazz Underground
3 p.m.: Sullivan Fortner
5 p.m.: Butcher Brown
7 p.m.: Cécile McLorin Salvant
9 p.m.: Something Else!
Sunday, May 26:
1 p.m.: OKAN
3 p.m.: Luca Ciarla Trio
5 p.m.: Jacques Schwarz-Bart
7 p.m.: OLATUJA
9 p.m.: Paquito D’Rivera
Monday, May 27:
1 p.m.: Justice Michael & The Passage
3 p.m.: KELS
5 p.m.: Groove Centric
7 p.m.: André 3000: New Blue Sun LIVE
9 p.m.: Lizz Wright