Jazz at the Lake - 40 Year Celebration!

The Lake George Arts Project celebrates the 40th anniversary of Jazz at the Lake, a free, three-day festival (September 13-15) featuring renowned and rising jazz stars. This year's stellar lineup includes rising star Jahari Stampley, trumpet virtuoso Michael Mayo, GRAMMY-winning artists Ulysses Owens, Linda May Han Oh, Nicole Zuraitis, Danilo Perez, and many more. The festival also showcases local favorites, offering a vibrant mix of styles throughout the weekend. "As we celebrate forty years of bringing world-class jazz to Lake George, we are incredibly proud to present a lineup that reflects the festival's rich history while also pushing the boundaries of contemporary jazz. Jazz at the Lake has always been a cherished tradition, and this year's event promises to be our most unforgettable yet," said Tanya Tobias, Executive Director of the Lake George Arts Project.

The Festival Kicks-Off Friday Night (Sept 13)

6pm: Jahari Stampley Family Trio on the Shepard Park Stage
7:30pm: Jazz Around Town at partner locations around town

Opening night (September 13), sets the stage for our big 4-0 where we welcome the 2023 First Place winner of the Herbie Hancock International Competition Jahari Stampley who will perform with his family trio comprised of 7-time GRAMMY Award nominee Erania Stampley and Miguel Russell (drums) who, before he was 21, had played with jazz greats Wynton Marsalis, Nestor Torres, and Paquito D' Rivera.

Local bands remain an essential part of the festival, and on Friday night returning favorites and new artists to our festival will be playing at multiple locations around town as part of our Jazz Around Town program. Local artist highlights include The Arch Stanton Trio, Nook and Cranny, Dylan Perillo and Brad Brose, the Scott Hopkins Jazz Trio, and the Chuck Lamb Trio. Partner business include: The Barnsider, The Inn of Lake George, The Caldwell Lake George Library, Gaslight, and The Lagoon.

Category: Live Music | Jazz