Johnson City Jazz Festival

JOHNSON CITY JAZZ FESTIVAL

April 17 & 18, 2026 
8th Annual Celebration of Jazz at ETSU Martin Center's Powell Recital Hall

The Johnson City Jazz Festival presents two exciting nights of world-class jazz as part of its 8th Annual four-day festival. Join us at 8:00 PM on Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18 for performances by four outstanding ensembles.

Friday, April 17 (8 to 10PM)
• The Moon Unit – A Durham, NC guitar trio blending jazz, funk, and progressive rock with high-energy improvisation.
• The Emma Hedrick Quintet – Internationally acclaimed, award-winning jazz vocalist and composer known for her original sound and performances across the U.S. and Europe. www.emmahedrick.com

Saturday, April 18 (8 to 10PM)
• The Vance Thompson Quintet – Led by Grammy-nominated bandleader and founder of the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra. www.vancethompsonmusic.com
• The Steve LaSpina Quintet – Featuring the renowned New York bassist who has performed with jazz legends including Stan Getz, Chet Baker, Jim Hall and Benny Carter. www.stevelaspina.com

Experience exceptional regional and nationally recognized jazz artists in one of the area’s premier performance venues.