Riverfront Jazz Festival brings exciting 3-day lineup

AARP Dallas is excited to partner with The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL) for their 6th Annual Riverfront Jazz Festival. This year’s festival brings an international array of renowned music artists. Patrons are sure to experience a “gumbo” of jazz, blues, R&B, soul, pop and neo-soul music.

The festival is quickly becoming one of the city’s major attractions for patrons, tourists, and Dallas residents. The three-day music fest runs from September 1, 2023 to September 3, 2023, at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, 1309 Canton St.

Through August 15, AARP members can receive a 20% discount on single-day general admission tickets (regular price $89), when they purchase their ticket at http://bit.ly/_TBAAL0901. Discounted tickets are limited, so act now.

 Riverfront Jazz Festival Lineup

Friday, September 1, Opening Night: Stephanie Mills

Saturday, September 2 Lineup: Najee, Lalah Hathaway, Musiq Soulchild, Michael Franks, Shemieka Copeland, Kevin Ross, Naturally 7, Marcus Miller, Shaun Martin, Kevin Hawkins

Sunday, September 3 Lineup: Stanley Clark, Chucho Valdes, Bob James, Gerald Albright, Jazz Funk Soul, Everette Harp, Paul Jackson, Jr., Jeff Lorber, Hubert Laws, Mark Allen Felton, Eloise Laws, Jason Marsalis, Members of Dallas Symphony Orchestra, John Mclaughlin-Guest Conductor

The event includes a showcase stage for Promising Young Artists from Dallas/Fort Worth schools and music programs in day-long back-to-back performances. Attendees can also browse and shop at vendor booths, and experience delectable and diverse food.