Following a successful debut in 2024, The Unity Jazz Festival makes its highly anticipated return to Jazz at Lincoln Center on January 10-11, 2025, featuring an exciting new lineup of over 20 acclaimed acts and emerging artists. This year’s diverse roster of intergenerational and multicultural talent includes the Future of Jazz Orchestra, Pedrito Martinez & Alfredo Rodriguez, and Rachael & Vilray (performing as a duo and with an all-star band) among others to be announced. These dynamic performances take place throughout Frederick P. Rose Hall, known as the House of Swing (located on Broadway at 60th St. in New York City). The two-day Festival kicks off at 6:00 p.m. each night, continuing through the evening.
For more than three decades, Jazz at Lincoln Center has been a pillar of artistic expression, uniting musicians, fans, students, and educators across cultures and perspectives. The Unity Jazz Festival invites audiences to experience a carefully curated program that fosters creative exchange and celebrates the dynamic future of jazz. New to this year’s Festival is the debut of the VLS Acoustic Lounge, featuring intimate performances that showcase beloved jazz duos in a stripped-down, acoustic setting.
Day Passes for Friday and Saturday provide all-access entry to performances across every stage. Pass holders are welcome to move freely between rooms, ensuring they don’t miss a moment of the festival’s lively offerings.
The Unity Jazz Festival takes place on Frederick P. Rose Hall’s various stages – Ertegun Atrium, Agnes Varis and Karl Leichtman Studio (VLS), Dizzy’s Club, and the Appel Room. For tickets and more information, visit jazz.org/unity. For livestreaming information, visit jazzlive.com.
2025 The Unity Jazz Festival Lineup:
All performances take place at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall
Friday, January 10th
6:30-7:50 p.m.
Pedrito Martinez and Alfredo Rodriguez
Stage: Ertegun Atrium
6:45-7:45 p.m.
Chien-Chien Lu & Richie Goods
Stage: VLS Acoustic Lounge
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Rachael & Vilray
Stage: Appel Room
7:30-8:45 p.m.
Domo Branch Trio feat. Imani Rousselle
Stage: Dizzy’s Club
8:15-9:15 p.m.
Miguel Zenon & Luis Perdomo
Stage: VLS Acoustic Lounge
9:30-10:30 p.m.
Young Monk Project feat. Erena Terakubo, Jocelyn Gould, Miki Yamanaka, Liany Mateo and Domo Branch
Stage: Dizzy’s Club
9:30-11:00 p.m.
Sun Ra Celebration with Sullivan Fortner & His Galactic Friends
Stage: Appel Room
9:45-10:45 p.m.
Cameron Campbell Trio
Stage: VLS Acoustic Lounge
10:30-11:50 p.m.
Tatiana Eva-Marie
Stage: Ertegun Atrium
11:15-12:30 a.m.
Mitch Frohman & The Bronx Horns
Stage: Dizzy’s Club
Saturday, January 11th
6:30-7:50 p.m.
Christine Jensen Jazz Orchestra feat. Ingrid Jensen
Stage: Ertegun Atrium
6:45-7:45 p.m.
Allyn Johnson: The Magic of Bud
Stage: VLS Acoustic Lounge
7:00-8:30 p.m.
All Star Centennial Tribute to Roy Haynes
With Dave Holland, Graham Haynes, Marcus Gilmore, Terri Lyne Carrington, John Patitucci, Dave Kikoski, Jaleel Shaw, more.
Stage: Appel Room
7:30-8:45 p.m.
Leon Foster Thomas
Stage: Dizzy’s Club
8:15-9:15 p.m.
The Westerlies
Stage: VLS Acoustic Lounge
8:30-9:50 p.m.
Future of Jazz Orchestra
Stage: Ertegun Atrium
9:30-10:45 p.m.
Georgia Heers Quartet
Stage: Dizzy’s Club
9:30-11:00 p.m.
Rachael & Vilray Big Band
Stage: Appel Room
9:45-10:45 p.m.
Nicole Glover Trio
Stage: VLS Acoustic Lounge
10:30-11:50 p.m.
Helen Sung Big Band
Stage: Ertegun Atrium
11:15 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Emmet Cohen presents Tootie Fest!
Stage: Dizzy’s Club