Jumaane Smith: Celebrating Louis Armstrong and the Spirit of Swing!
Zoin us for a historic celebration at the Northwest Jazz Festival as acclaimed trumpeter, vocalist, and composer Jumaane Smith honors the 100th Centennial of Louis Armstrong’s groundbreaking Hot Five recording in Chicago in 1925—a moment that revolutionized jazz forever. This special headliner event will spotlight the music of the most celebrated figure in jazz while drawing from the rich canon of the genre to echo the vibrant, swinging spirit that began a century ago.

The Dan Wilson Organ Trio featuring Pat Bianchi and Jeff “Tain” Watts
Prepare for a night of reimagining of the classic Hammond B3 Organ Trio tradition at the 2025 Northwest Jazz Festival in Lewiston, NY. The Dan Wilson Organ Trio—featuring acclaimed jazz guitarist Dan Wilson, organ virtuoso Pat Bianchi, and legendary drummer Jeff “Tain” Watts—brings together three award-winning artists for an unforgettable performance that honors tradition while blazing new trails in jazz.