Smooth Jazz for Scholars 2024 dates/lineup January 16, 2024

I’ve been so busy with Twitch – as a streamer and a viewer (read about my setup here) – that I missed keyboardist Jay Rowe‘s January 4 announcement about this year’s Smooth Jazz for Scholars. It’s the 20th year and 21st anniversary. The two-night event in Jay’s hometown of Milford, Connecticut, benefits Milford Public Schools‘ music department.

With the exception of one night in 2015, I have documented every night of Smooth Jazz for Scholars since 2007, when it was only one night.

Below is Jay Rowe’s official announcement:

Appearing for the first time are Althea René (Friday) and Blake Aaron (Saturday). The rest are making return appearances, including Marion Meadows – who headlined the inaugural 2003 lineup – and vocalist Timmy Maia. This is Vincent Ingala‘s first planned appearance since 2015. He was a surprise guest in 2022.

Repeating the information in Jay’s announcement:

Friday, April 19
Vincent Ingala
Althea René
Steve Oliver
Marcus Anderson

Saturday, April 20
Marion Meadows
Steve Cole
Blake Aaron
Alex Bugnon
Timmy Maia

Location:
Veterans Memorial Auditorium in the Parsons Government Center
70 W. River St.
Milford, CT 06460

Tickets: $50 for one night, $85 for both nights

General admission tickets can be bought through Eventbrite, but reserved seating must be ordered by writing a check to:
Jay Rowe
P.O. Box 3723
Milford, CT 06460

I’ll end this promotional post with recaps of last year’s first night and second night.

5/2 UPDATE: Here are recaps of this year’s first night and second night.