The demand for this year’s inaugural Blue Note Jazz Festival Napa Valley is overwhelming. A third date has been added to its original two-day schedule, kicking off July 29 at the Charles Krug Winery in St. Helen, California. Chaka Khan will headline night one.
The music icon will run through her decorated, decades-spanning catalog as a solo artist and part of Rufus featuring Chaka Khan. Her last album, Hello Happiness, pays tribute to dance and club music. She could preview new material on Sono Recording Group (SRG/ILS), her new label home.
Production genius Kamasi Washington is performing Friday night twice. He’ll be playing his own set while alternating as Dinner Party as part of the residency with its members Terrace Martin and Robert Glasper. Rap legend Snoop Dogg, who performed during the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show with Mary J. Blige and many others, will join Dinner Party.
Alex Isley, who recently performed at this year’s Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival, is set to perform. She will likely dedicate a significant portion of her setlist to Marigold, her new album.
Other performers include Amber of Moonchild with Kiefer, Madlib, Kenny Garrett, Domi & JD Beck, and many more.
Announcing the festival extension, Alex Kurland, the Director of Programming and Talent Buyer, shared, “We’ve strived to present a pure concentration of greatness and culturally meaningful artistry — from the legendary Chaka Khan, and jazz icon Kenny Garrett, to the prolific producer Madlib — we have extraordinary artists and creators gracing the festival airwaves drawing from the inspiration, stylistic influence and vibe of Robert Glasper.”
Tickets for the third date of Blue Note Jazz Festival Napa Valley are available now. Get details on tickets and additional information on their official website.
Glasper, slated to serve as the festival’s artist-in-residence, is hosting residences each night. On Saturday, July 30, Erykah Badu and BJ the Chicago Kid are on the ticket with comedian Dave Chappelle as the emcee.
Thundercat, Flying Lotus, Phony Ppl, Keyon Harrold, and a few others are confirmed to hit the stage on night two. Saturday headliners yasiin bey & Talib Kweli will reunite on stage as Black Star.
Legendary singer Maxwell, who announced a second leg of his NIGHT Tour, closes the festival on Sunday, July 31. He’ll have the stage warmed by Corinne Bailey Rae, Emily King, D Smoke, Derrick Hodge, and more. Ledisi and D Smoke are part of the residency with Glasper and Chappelle on night three.
Anderson .Paak, alternatively known as Silk Sonic, is no longer on the lineup for Blue Note Jazz Festival Napa Valley.
