Organist Isaiah Jones Jr. drives the soulful groove of the Elisha Organ Trio, filling the Heritage Garden Event Center with rich Hammond tones during the Burlington Jazz Festival on July 26, 2025.
Pianist Matthew Fries performs an intimate solo set at the Burlington Art Center, captivating the audience with a mix of originals and jazz classics during the Burlington Jazz Festival on July 26, 2025.
Close-up of pianist Matthew Fries' hands on the Baldwin grand piano during his solo performance at the Burlington Art Center on July 26, 2025.
Pianist Matthew Fries acknowledges a standing ovation following his solo performance at the Burlington Art Center during the Burlington Jazz Festival on July 26, 2025.
Bassist Adam Blenderman delivers an expressive performance during an impromptu trio set at the Burlington Jazz Festival on July 26, 2025.
Tenor saxophonist Christian Sanchez performs with an impromptu trio, delivering a fiery set during the Burlington Jazz Festival on July 26, 2025.
Drummer Kabir Dalawari’s sticks dance across the snare and cymbals, capturing the raw energy and improvisational spirit of the impromptu trio set at the Burlington Jazz Festival on July 26, 2025.
A Burlington Jazz Festival poster featuring jazz legend Louis Armstrong, who performed in Burlington decades ago, connects the city’s past to its present celebration of jazz on July 25–26, 2025.
Scott Landon, father of guitarist Matt Landon, serves as the lively MC of the Burlington Jazz Festival, sharing insights and background on each performer during his introductions.
Jared Johnson plays the flugelhorn with the Entropy Jazz Orchestra during their high-energy set at the Burlington Jazz Festival on July 26, 2025.
The trombone section of the Entropy Jazz Orchestra performs during their eclectic set at the Burlington Jazz Festival on July 26, 2025.
Guitarist Ben Crino performs with the Elisha Organ Trio during their set at the Burlington Jazz Festival on July 26, 2025.
Drummer Sid Smith IV locks into a deep groove with the Elisha Organ Trio, blending precision and fire during their set at the Burlington Jazz Festival on July 26, 2025.
Festivalgoers enjoy charcuterie and drinks while listening to a solo piano performance at the Burlington Art Center during the Burlington Jazz Festival on July 26, 2025.
Trumpeter Dave Katz performs with his sextet, delivering intricate melodies and dynamic improvisation during the Burlington Jazz Festival on July 26, 2025.
Bassist Roger Hintzsche and drummer Doug Bratt perform with the Dave Katz Sextet, laying down a dynamic rhythm section during their set at the Burlington Jazz Festival on July 26, 2025.
Members of the Burlington Municipal Band perform outside the Capitol Theater, featuring a multi-generational ensemble of musicians blending brass, winds, and rhythm. July 26, 2025
The horn section of the Pete Ellman Big Band lights up the Capitol Theater stage, with founder Pete Ellman (top right, trumpet) leading the brassy charge during the Burlington Jazz Festival.
Guitarist Joel Ream performs with the Pete Ellman Big Band, adding rich textures to the ensemble’s brassy sound during the Burlington Jazz Festival on July 26, 2025.
Tenor saxophonist Christian Sanchez takes the spotlight with a soulful solo during the Pete Ellman Big Band’s performance at the Burlington Jazz Festival on July 26, 2025.
Trumpeter Dave Katz joins the Pete Ellman Big Band on flugelhorn, adding smooth tones to the ensemble’s brassy finale at the Burlington Jazz Festival on July 26, 2025.
Pianist Larry Harris of the Pete Ellman Big Band focuses intently on his keys, adding harmonic depth during the band’s closing set at the Burlington Jazz Festival on July 26, 2025.
