8th Annual Palm Beach International Jazz Festival at Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

In joint celebration of UNESCO’s 2026 International Jazz Day, the 8th Annual Palm Beach International Jazz Festival will celebrate the great American music genre – JAZZ! Palm Beach International Jazz Festival will honor the many wonderful facets of jazz including the Great American Songbook, jazz standards, and multi-genres of jazz.

Palm Beach International Jazz Festival features highly acclaimed, award-winning jazz artists who perform in and around south Florida as well as around the world, in a grand and intimate setting that is perfect for enjoying live jazz in Palm Beach County.

Performing artists for the 8th Annual Palm Beach International Jazz Festival will include three great bands! One grand evening!

Performing Artists:
The Harden Project – The Harden Project features fusion based music of all genres, heavily influenced by jazz, social music, and soul.

Maurice Frank – Whether accompanied by a quartet, a big band, or performing with a trio, one thing is certain – jazz vocalist Maurice (Moe) Frank takes center stage!

Yvette Norwood-Tiger – “Transplanted Detroit jazz vocalist Yvette Norwood-Tiger transcends jazz standards and does that and more with her quintet…at the Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center.” – Palm Beach Post

Kiki Sanchez – The extraordinary Peruvian pianist, Luis Enrique “Kiki” Sanchez, captures the hearts of many through his variations of skillful and unique style that has filled the airwaves with a distinctive blend of soulful jazz.

The Future Looks Bright in Jazz 2026 Student Awardee:
Martin Agudelo is a distinguished tenor saxophonist and a senior at The King’s Academy in West Palm Beach. Martin has served as the lead tenor saxophone in his ensemble since his sophomore year.

For additional information on the 8th Annual Palm Beach International Jazz Festival, please visit www.pbijf.org.  For tickets:  https://www.kravis.org/events/8th-annual-palm-beach-international-jazz-fest/