Welcome to the inaugural Carmel Jazz Fest!
2023 FESTIVAL PROGRAM

CARMEL JAZZ FEST 2023
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
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FRI, AUGUST 11TH, 2023:
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GAZEBO STAGE:
5 PM - 6:30 PM: Brenda Williams & Friends
7 PM - 8:30 PM: Tad Robinson Band
9 PM - 10:30 PM: The Danny Lerman Band
TARKINGTON STAGE:
5 PM - 6:30 PM: The Dave Bennett Quartet
7 PM - 8:30 PM: Sarah Scharbrough & Bethany Robinson
9 PM -10:30 PM: Tim Cunningham
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STUDIO THEATER STAGE:
5 PM - 6:30 PM: Sue Wickliff
7 PM - 8:30 PM: Tommy Baldwin
9 PM - 10:30 PM: Northside Exchange
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CARTER GREEN STAGE:
5 PM - 6:30 PM: PREMIUM BLEND
7 PM - 8:30 PM: Jennie DeVoe
9 PM - 10:30 PM: The Dave Bennett Quartet
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FEINSTEIN'S AT HOTEL CARMICHAEL*
HARRY ALLEN & ROSSANO SPORTIELLO | 7:30 PM
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SAT, AUGUST 12TH, 2023:
GAZEBO STAGE:
11:30 am - 1 pm: Dysfunktion Brass
1:30 PM - 3 PM: Tad Robinson Band
4 PM - 5:30 PM: The Bottom 40 Band
7 PM - 8 PM: Blair Clark
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM: Evelyn Champagne King
TARKINGTON STAGE:
11 AM - 12:30 PM: Tim Cunningham
1 PM - 2:30 PM: Josh Kaufman
3:30 PM - 5 PM: Both Sides of Joni Project ft. Alexis Cole
6 PM -7:30 PM: Steve Allee Big Band
8:30 - 10 PM: College Professors
STUDIO THEATER STAGE:
11 AM - 12:30 PM: University of Indianapolis
1:30 PM - 3 PM: Butler University Jazz Collective
4 PM - 5:30 PM: Ball State University Jazz
6:30 PM - 8 PM: Indiana University
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CARTER GREEN STAGE:
5 PM - 6:30 PM: Freddie Fox
7 - 8:30 PM: Hurricane & The Gang
9 - 10:30 PM: Pavel & Direct Contact
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FEINSTEIN'S AT HOTEL CARMICHAEL*
DENISE THIMES | 7:30 PM​
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THE PALLADIUM* | CARMEL JAZZ FEST HEADLINER
8 PM: SPYRO GYRA
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* Denotes tickets sold separately and not included in festival pass pricing. To purchase tickets and add-on experiences, please visit the ticketing page.

KIDS ZONE! | CARTER GREEN
ROTARY AMPHITHEATER

MR. DANIEL | PERFORMANCE TIMES:
Friday, August 11th, 2023:
6:30 - 7 p.m.
8:30 - 9 p.m.
Saturday, August 12th, 2023:
2 - 5 p.m. [STAGGERED]
FACE PAINTING &
BALLOON TWISTING BOOTHS
BY FABULOUSLY FUN COMPANY
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11TH, 2023
5-8 P.M.
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SATURDAY, 12TH, 2023
1:30 - 4:30 PM
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VENDOR LIST:
Farm Stand Second Story Lounge
Osteria by Fabio Viviani
J and J, A Taste of Home
Rosies Riblets
Delia's Ribs and Catering
MJ's Backyard BBQ
Bay Area Bistro
Later Taters
Just Cakin' It!
Tasty Treats Bakery
The Walking Waffle Co.
Guacamole and More, LLC
Sasas Roasted Corn
1947 Eatery and Lounge
Sugar Creek Winery
Dope Lemonades
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CARMEL JAZZ FEST ART FAIR
SPONSORED BY THE WOODARD VAN RIPER FAMILY FOUNDATION
Anna Afshar Art
Xan Larson Art
Ridha Table Company
Hannah Gao
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ABOUT: Carmel Jazz Festival is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Our mission is to celebrate Indiana’s rich Jazz music history, highlight national and international Jazz, R&B and Blues musicians and spotlight and educate emerging, upcoming artists while highlighting the world class venues and greenspaces located in Carmel, Indiana. Carmel Jazz Fest hopes to energize the community through the vibrant sounds of Jazz, Blues and R&B music.
SPONSORS
THANK YOU TO OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS!
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MONON AND MAIN DEVELOPMENT
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