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Experience the full Jazz Loft @ Southampton Summer Jazz Festival with one all-access pass to four incredible concerts across three days of programming.
The Festival Pass offers the best value for audiences, providing entry to every featured performance at a discounted rate compared to individual tickets. From the Miles Davis Birth of the Cool Project, Latin jazz powerhouse Chembo Corniel, to the Equity Brass Band and Judy Carmichael Trio, the pass ensures you don’t miss a moment of this landmark inaugural festival.
Enjoy world-class jazz in the stunning setting of Stony Brook Southampton, along with special festival programming and pop-up performances that bring the campus to life.
Summer Jazz Festival Pass - $150
Thursday, July 23, 2026 – Saturday, July 25, 2026Experience the full Jazz Loft @ Southampton Summer Jazz Festival with one all-access pass to four incredible concerts across three days of programming.
The Festival Pass offers the best value for audiences, providing entry to every featured performance at a discounted rate compared to individual tickets. From the Miles Davis Birth of the Cool Project, Latin jazz powerhouse Chembo Corniel, to the Equity Brass Band and Judy Carmichael Trio, the pass ensures you don’t miss a moment of this landmark inaugural festival.
Enjoy world-class jazz in the stunning setting of Stony Brook Southampton, along with special festival programming and pop-up performances that bring the campus to life.
Thursday, July 23, 2026 – Saturday, July 25, 2026
Experience three unforgettable days of world-class jazz at the inaugural Jazz Loft @ Southampton Summer Jazz Festival at the Avram Theatre.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Shinnecock Bay, this exciting new festival brings together internationally acclaimed artists, rising stars, and unique cultural experiences celebrating the rich tradition and vibrant future of jazz.
Festival highlights include a vintage LP listening session exploring the impact of technology on American popular music, a special gallery exhibition featuring jazz photography and memorabilia from legendary photographer and album cover designer Burt Goldblatt and renowned bassist-photographer Milt Hinton, and performances by acclaimed artists spanning classic swing, New Orleans jazz, Latin jazz, and contemporary interpretations of iconic works.
Join us for this exciting new summer tradition and experience exceptional music, artistry, and community at Stony Brook Southampton.
7/23 | Pre-concert Listening Lecture | 6:00 PM
Join festival curator Tom Manuel and audio expert John Piro in the Avram Gallery for a vintage hi-fi LP listening session. This engaging pre-concert event explores the impact of technology on American popular music through historic recordings played on a period audio system, allowing audiences to experience the music as it was heard in the 1950s.
7/23 | Miles Davis Birth of the Cool Project | 7:00 PM
Experience one of jazz's most influential recordings brought to life by a stellar nonet featuring some of New York's finest jazz musicians. Vocalist Rahsaan Cruse Jr. joins the ensemble to perform rarely heard vocal arrangements from the legendary sessions alongside other timeless classics inspired by the Birth of the Cool era.
7/24 | Chembo Corniel Latin Jazz Quintet | 7:00 PM
Grammy-nominated percussionist and bandleader Chembo Corniel brings his electrifying Latin Jazz Quintet to Southampton for an evening of irresistible rhythms and masterful musicianship. Blending Afro-Cuban traditions with contemporary jazz, the group delivers a vibrant and authentic sound that will have audiences moving from the first note to the last.
7/25 | The Equity Brass Band | 2:00 PM
Led by festival curator and cornetist Tom Manuel, The Equity Brass Band kicks off the festival's final day with the joyful spirit of New Orleans. Featuring classic jazz, brass band favorites, and a festive parade atmosphere, this lively performance invites audiences to celebrate NOLA-style with music, movement, and fun.
7/25 | Pasquale Grasso Quartet | 4:00 PM
Acclaimed guitarist Pasquale Grasso is widely regarded as one of the most extraordinary jazz musicians of his generation. Praised for his breathtaking technique, lyrical artistry, and deep connection to the jazz tradition, Grasso has earned international recognition for his fresh and sophisticated approach to the guitar. Joined by his outstanding quartet, he brings an evening of masterful improvisation, timeless melodies, and exhilarating swing. Combining the elegance of the Great American Songbook with the energy of bebop, the Pasquale Grasso Quartet delivers a captivating performance that celebrates both the history and future of jazz.
7/25 | Pre-concert pop-up performance | Mark Wade Trio | 6:00 PM
Bassist Mark Wade and his Trio present a performance of original compositions by the acclaimed bassist and bandleader as part of his upcoming 2026 release of New Stages on Dot Time Records. A five-time finalist for Bassist of the Year in the DownBeat Magazine Readers’ Poll, Wade has built a reputation as one of modern jazz’s most distinctive and dynamic instrumentalists. Music from New Stages captures that ongoing evolution with a bold step forward that reimagines the architecture of classical compositions through the lens of a modern jazz trio as an expansive exploration of sound, composition, and collaboration.
7/25 | Judy Carmichael Trio | 7:00 PM
Grammy-nominated pianist, vocalist, and host of NPR's Jazz Inspired, Judy Carmichael is internationally celebrated for her dazzling stride piano style and engaging stage presence. Joined by acclaimed saxophonist Dan Block and guitarist Derek Duleba, Carmichael closes the festival with an unforgettable evening of virtuosity, wit, and swing.
Experience three unforgettable days of world-class jazz at the inaugural Jazz Loft @ Southampton Summer Jazz Festival at the Avram Theatre.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Shinnecock Bay, this exciting new festival brings together internationally acclaimed artists, rising stars, and unique cultural experiences celebrating the rich tradition and vibrant future of jazz.
Festival highlights include a vintage LP listening session exploring the impact of technology on American popular music, a special gallery exhibition featuring jazz photography and memorabilia from legendary photographer and album cover designer Burt Goldblatt and renowned bassist-photographer Milt Hinton, and performances by acclaimed artists spanning classic swing, New Orleans jazz, Latin jazz, and contemporary interpretations of iconic works.
Join us for this exciting new summer tradition and experience exceptional music, artistry, and community at Stony Brook Southampton.
7/23 | Pre-concert Listening Lecture | 6:00 PM
Join festival curator Tom Manuel and audio expert John Piro in the Avram Gallery for a vintage hi-fi LP listening session. This engaging pre-concert event explores the impact of technology on American popular music through historic recordings played on a period audio system, allowing audiences to experience the music as it was heard in the 1950s.
7/23 | Miles Davis Birth of the Cool Project | 7:00 PM
Experience one of jazz's most influential recordings brought to life by a stellar nonet featuring some of New York's finest jazz musicians. Vocalist Rahsaan Cruse Jr. joins the ensemble to perform rarely heard vocal arrangements from the legendary sessions alongside other timeless classics inspired by the Birth of the Cool era.
7/24 | Chembo Corniel Latin Jazz Quintet | 7:00 PM
Grammy-nominated percussionist and bandleader Chembo Corniel brings his electrifying Latin Jazz Quintet to Southampton for an evening of irresistible rhythms and masterful musicianship. Blending Afro-Cuban traditions with contemporary jazz, the group delivers a vibrant and authentic sound that will have audiences moving from the first note to the last.
7/25 | The Equity Brass Band | 2:00 PM
Led by festival curator and cornetist Tom Manuel, The Equity Brass Band kicks off the festival's final day with the joyful spirit of New Orleans. Featuring classic jazz, brass band favorites, and a festive parade atmosphere, this lively performance invites audiences to celebrate NOLA-style with music, movement, and fun.
7/25 | Pasquale Grasso Quartet | 4:00 PM
Acclaimed guitarist Pasquale Grasso is widely regarded as one of the most extraordinary jazz musicians of his generation. Praised for his breathtaking technique, lyrical artistry, and deep connection to the jazz tradition, Grasso has earned international recognition for his fresh and sophisticated approach to the guitar. Joined by his outstanding quartet, he brings an evening of masterful improvisation, timeless melodies, and exhilarating swing. Combining the elegance of the Great American Songbook with the energy of bebop, the Pasquale Grasso Quartet delivers a captivating performance that celebrates both the history and future of jazz.
7/25 | Pre-concert pop-up performance | Mark Wade Trio | 6:00 PM
Bassist Mark Wade and his Trio present a performance of original compositions by the acclaimed bassist and bandleader as part of his upcoming 2026 release of New Stages on Dot Time Records. A five-time finalist for Bassist of the Year in the DownBeat Magazine Readers’ Poll, Wade has built a reputation as one of modern jazz’s most distinctive and dynamic instrumentalists. Music from New Stages captures that ongoing evolution with a bold step forward that reimagines the architecture of classical compositions through the lens of a modern jazz trio as an expansive exploration of sound, composition, and collaboration.
7/25 | Judy Carmichael Trio | 7:00 PM
Grammy-nominated pianist, vocalist, and host of NPR's Jazz Inspired, Judy Carmichael is internationally celebrated for her dazzling stride piano style and engaging stage presence. Joined by acclaimed saxophonist Dan Block and guitarist Derek Duleba, Carmichael closes the festival with an unforgettable evening of virtuosity, wit, and swing.