2024 Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival

The 2024 Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival will take place Wednesday, Oct. 16 through Sunday, Oct. 20. For details, go to rehobothjazz.com.

The following are the official Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival listings.

Wednesday, Oct. 16

• Delaware Celebration of Jazz presents Cancer Survivor Night, a night of music and dancing, with Yacht Lobsters, benefitting The Robert & Eolyne Tunnell Cancer Center at Beebe Healthcare, 7 p.m., Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, 229 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach.

Thursday, Oct. 17 

• 2024 Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival Kick-Off Concert featuring Brian Culbertson, 7:30 p.m., Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, 229 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 

Friday, Oct. 18

• Tasha Layton, 7:30 p.m., Epworth United Methodist Church, 19285 Holland Glade Rd., Rehoboth Beach. 
• Damien Escobar with a special performance by Eric Darius, 8 p.m., Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, 229 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach.
• Rhythm & Grooves featuring Brian Simpson, Marion Meadows & Steve Oliver, 8:30 p.m., Rusty Rudder, 113 Dickinson Ave., Dewey Beach.
• Legends of Jazz featuring Najee & Bob James, 9 p.m., Performing Art Theater, Cape Henlopen High School, 1250 Kings Hwy., Lewes.    

Saturday, Oct. 19

• Reggie Harris, 10 a.m., Historic Lewes Farmers Market, Lewes Elementary School parking lot, 820 Savannah Rd., Lewes. Free event.
• Norman Brown with a special performance by Keiko Matsui & the Eboni Strings, 12:30 p.m., Performing Art Theater, Cape Henlopen High School, 1250 Kings Hwy., Lewes.    
• Club Phred with The Letterman Horns, 1 p.m., Rusty Rudder deck, 113 Dickinson Ave., Dewey Beach. 
• Billie and Blue Eyes featuring Catherine Russell & John Pizzarelli, 2:30 p.m., Epworth United Methodist Church, 19285 Holland Glade Rd., Rehoboth Beach. 
• Deanna Bogart, 2:30 p.m., Rusty Rudder deck, 113 Dickinson Ave., Dewey Beach.  
• Acoustic Alchemy, 3 p.m., Lewes Elementary School, 820 Savannah Rd., Lewes. 
• Rick Braun & Peter White with a special performance by Gerald Albright, 3 p.m., Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, 229 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach.
• 3 Alarm Fire featuring Art Sherrod Jr., Adam Hawley, Jackiem Joyner & Phylicia Rae, 4 p.m., Rusty Rudder, 113 Dickinson Ave., Dewey Beach. 
• 2024 Rehoboth Beach Jazz Fest All-Stars featuring Gerald Albright, Rick Braun, Eric Darius, Keiko Matsui, Marion Meadows & Brian Simpson, 7:30 p.m., Performing Art Theater, Cape Henlopen High School, 1250 Kings Hwy., Lewes.   
• Diego Figueiredo, 7:30 p.m., Epworth United Methodist Church, 19285 Holland Glade Rd., Rehoboth Beach. 
• Jazz Funk Soul featuring Jeff Lorber, Everette Harp & Paul Jackson Jr., 8 p.m., Lewes Elementary School, 820 Savannah Rd., Lewes.
• Boney James, 9 p.m., Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, 229 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach.
• Four80East, 9 p.m., Rusty Rudder, 113 Dickinson Ave., Dewey Beach.

Sunday, Oct. 20

• Sunday Brunch featuring Jeff Kashiwa, Jackiem Joyner & Steve Oliver, 11 a.m., Rusty Rudder, 113 Dickinson Ave., Dewey Beach. 
• 2024 Grand Jam! featuring Brian Simpson, Gerald Albright, Rick Braun, Adam Hawley, Four80East, Everette Harp, Paul Jackson Jr., Jeff Kashiwa, Keiko Matsui, Marion Meadows & Lori Williams, 3:30 p.m., Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, 229 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach.
• 2024 Closing Party Buffet featuring Art Sherrod Jr., Adam Hawley, Marion Meadows & Lori Williams, 6:30 p.m., Rusty Rudder, 113 Dickinson Ave., Dewey Beach. 

THE FOLLOWING CAPE REGION ESTABLISHMENTS ARE HOSTING THEIR OWN ENTERTAINMENT DURING REHOBOTH BEACH JAZZ FESTIVAL WEEKEND.

Wednesday, Oct. 16

• True Blue Jazz Youth Celebration Party, 6 to 10 p.m., Bethany Blues, 18385 Coastal Hwy., Lewes. 302-644-2500.

Thursday, Oct. 17

• Jeff Jazz by True Blue Jazz, 4 to 8 p.m., Blackwall Hitch, 52 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-226-0050.
• Jazzmen by True Blue Jazz, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Blue Hen Restaurant @ The Avenue Inn, 33 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-278-7842.
• Jay Brown & Trio Blue by True Blue Jazz, 5 to 9 p.m., Aqua Bar & Grill, 57 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-226-9001.
• Taylor Music Studios Youth Jazz with Christy Taylor by True Blue Jazz, 6 to 9 p.m., Lefty’s Alley & Eats, 36450 Plaza Dr., Lewes. 302-864-6000.
• Holly Lane & John Flynn, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Café Azafran, 18 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-227-8100.
• Mary Stallings by True Blue Jazz, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Boardwalk Plaza Hotel, 2 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach. truebluejazz.org.
• A Night with Roxy Cabaret, 8 p.m., Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Dinner reservations suggested. 302-227-6515.
• Joe Baione Vibraphone Experience with Mike McShane on drums, Benji Porecki on organ/keys, and T.K. Blue on sax by True Blue Jazz, 8 to 10 p.m., The Pines, 56 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. $10 cover. truebluejazz.org.
• A Night with Roxy Cabaret, 8 p.m., Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Dinner reservations suggested. 302-227-6515.

Friday, Oct. 18

• Jay Brown & Trio Blue by True Blue Jazz, noon to 3 p.m., Nassau Valley Vineyards Winery, 32165 Winery Way, Lewes. truebluejazz.org.
• Van Williamson Trio with Bob Abbott & Wes Crawford, 1 to 4 p.m., Dos Locos, 208 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-227-3353.
• Ben Koly & Back Bay Trio by True Blue Jazz, 3 to 6 p.m., Ocean Glass Inn, 37299 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth. 302-227-2844.
• Jazzmen by True Blue Jazz, 4 to 8 p.m., Blackwall Hitch, 52 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-226-0050.
• Mike McShane & Friends by True Blue Jazz, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Blue Hen Restaurant @ The Avenue Inn, 33 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-278-7842.
• Dale Melton Trio by True Blue Jazz, 5 to 9 p.m., Aqua Bar & Grill, 57 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-226-9001.
• Van Williamson Trio with Bob Abbott & Wes Crawford, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Somewhere, 52 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-858-6280.
• The Bill Charlap Trio by True Blue Jazz, 6 to 8 p.m., Boardwalk Plaza Hotel, 2 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach. truebluejazz.org.
• Bay Jazz Project Duo featuring Justine Miller & Sean Lane, 6 to 9 p.m., DiFebo’s Restaurant, 12 N. First St., Rehoboth Beach. Reservations suggested. 302-226-4550
• The Richard Walton Group, 6 to 10 p.m., Eden, 23 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Advance reservations suggested. 302-227-3330.
• Holly Lane & Bob Diener, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Café Azafran, 18 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-227-8100.
• Keli Vale & Nick Bucci by True Blue Jazz, 7 to 10 p.m., Bramble & Brine at The Buttery, 102 Second St., Lewes. 302-703-2818.
• Christy Taylor & Shades of Blue by True Blue Jazz, 7 to 10 p.m., Lefty’s Alley & Eats, 36450 Plaza Dr., Lewes. 302-864-6000.
• The Bill Charlap Trio by True Blue Jazz, 8 to 9:15 p.m., Boardwalk Plaza Hotel, 2 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach. truebluejazz.org.
• Comfort Zone Band, 8 to 11:30 p.m., Conch Island Key West Bar & Grill, 37169 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-226-9378.
• Elwood Bishop’s Funky Jazz Ensemble featuring international touring vibraphonist Joe Baione, 8:30 to 11 p.m., Bethany Blues, 18385 Coastal Hwy., Lewes. 302-644-2500.
• Spotlight Show featuring Roxy Overbrooke, 9 p.m., Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Reservations suggested. 302-227-6515.
• Bruce Williams Quintet with Freddie Hendrix by True Blue Jazz, 9:30 p.m. to midnight, The Pines, 56 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. $10 cover. truebluejazz.org.

Saturday, Oct. 19

• Jazz Brunch Bay Jazz Project, 10 a.m. to noon, Breakfast Guru, 19 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Reservations suggested. 302-567-2829.
• Victor North, Lucas Brown & Byron Landham by True Blue Jazz, noon to 3 p.m., Nassau Valley Vineyards Winery, 32165 Winery Way, Lewes. truebluejazz.org.
• True Blue Smokin’ Hot Firehouse Jazz Marathon featuring Big Band Marathon plus Bill Dilks Jazz Organ Trio, Cape Henlopen High School Jazz Band, Delmarva Big Band, Columbia Jazz Orchestra, and St. Mark Spartan Alumni Jazz Big Band, noon to 6 p.m., Rehoboth Beach Fire House, 219 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. truebluejazz.org.
• Van Williamson Trio with Bob Abbott & Wes Crawford, 1 to 4 p.m., Dos Locos, 208 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-227-3353.
• Fostina Dixon & Winds of Change, 1 to 3 p.m., Rehoboth Beach Public Library, 226 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Reservations required. delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/12866153.
• David Libby Trio featuring Ben Koly, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 301 King Charles Ave., Rehoboth. Free, benefits Cape Henlopen High School jazz program. 302-227-2109.
• The Moravian University Jazz Combo, 3 p.m., All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 22 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Freewill offering to be collected, guests welcome to bring chairs. 302-227-7202.
• Back Bay Trio by True Blue Jazz, 3 to 6 p.m., Bramble & Brine at The Buttery, 102 Second St., Lewes. 302-703-2818.
• Jay Brown & Trio Blue by True Blue Jazz, 4 to 8 p.m., Blackwall Hitch, 52 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-226-0050.
• 5th Avenue Jazz, 4 to 7 p.m., Bluecoast Seafood Grill & Raw Bar, 30115 Veterans Way, Rehoboth Beach. 302-278-7395.
• Dale Melton Trio by True Blue Jazz, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Blue Hen Restaurant @ The Avenue Inn, 33 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-278-7842.
• Jazz Mass featuring lead singer Jackie Johnson, adult choir of All Saints’ and St. George’s Chapel and Moravian University Jazz Combo, 5 p.m., All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 18 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Freewill offering to be collected. 302-227-7202.
• The Budesa Brothers with vocalist Michal Beckham by True Blue Jazz, 5 to 9 p.m., Aqua Bar & Grill, 57 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-226-9001.
• Shore Jazz Trio featuring Joe Holt on keys, Dave Schiff on sax, & Mike McShane on drums with special guest vocalist Rhonda Apple, 5 to 8 p.m., Palm Beach Bar & Grill, 18585 Coastal Hwy., Ste. 23, Rehoboth. palmbeachbarandgrill.com. 
• Buster Williams & Something More Quartet by True Blue Jazz, 6 to 7:15 p.m., Boardwalk Plaza Hotel, 2 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach. truebluejazz.org.
• Bay Jazz Project Duo featuring Justine Miller & Sean Lane, 6 to 9 p.m., DiFebo’s Restaurant, 12 N. First St., Rehoboth Beach. Reservations suggested. 302-226-4550.
• The Richard Walton Group, 6 to 10 p.m., Eden, 23 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Advance reservations suggested. 302-227-3330.
• Van Williamson Trio with Bob Abbott and Wes Crawford, 6 to 8 p.m., The Federal Rehoboth, 62A Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Call for exact time. 302-727-5609.
• Keli Vale & John Hoey by True Blue Jazz, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Bramble & Brine at The Buttery, 102 Second St., Lewes. 302-703-2818.
• Holly Lane & Bob Diener, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Café Azafran, 18 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-227-8100.
• Steve Oliver with Paul Cullen, 6:30 to 8 p.m., The Room at Cedar Grove, 32882 Cedar Grove Rd., Lewes. paulcullen.rocks/events.
• Christy Taylor & Shades of Blue by True Blue Jazz, 7 to 10 p.m., Lefty’s Alley & Eats, 36450 Plaza Dr., Lewes. 302-864-6000.
• Buster Williams & Something More Quartet by True Blue Jazz, 8 to 9:15 p.m., Boardwalk Plaza Hotel, 2 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach. truebluejazz.org.
• Comfort Zone Band, 8 to 11:30 p.m., Conch Island Key West Bar & Grill, 37169 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-226-9378.
• The Roy Hargrove Big Band by True Blue Jazz, 8 to 10:30 p.m., Nassau Valley Vineyards Winery, 32165 Winery Way, Lewes. truebluejazz.org.
• To the Max Dance Band featuring John Coley on drums and vocalists Vaneisa and Aaron AC King, 8:30 to 11 p.m., Bethany Blues, 18385 Coastal Hwy., Lewes. 302-644-2500.
• Legends Show, 9 p.m., Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Dinner reservations suggested. 302-227-6515.

Sunday, Oct. 20

• Jazz Mass featuring lead singer Jackie Johnson, adult choir of All Saints’ and St. George’s Chapel and Moravian University Jazz Combo, 9:30 a.m., St. George’s Chapel, 20271 Beaver Dam Rd. (Rt. 23), Harbeson. Freewill offering to be collected. Brunch follows in parish hall across the street immediately after the service featuring Moravian University. 302-227-7202.
• Brunch with Back Bay Blues, 10 a.m. to noon, Bethany Blues, 18385 Coastal Hwy., Lewes. 302-644-2500.
• Sunday Brunch with The Budesa Brothers with vocalist Michal Bechman by True Blue Jazz, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Blackwall Hitch, 52 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-226-0050.
• Jazz Brunch with Bay Jazz Project, 10 a.m. to noon, Breakfast Guru, 19 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Reservations suggested. 302-567-2829.
• Van Williamson Trio with Eddie Eatmon and Wes Crawford, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Back Porch Cafe, 59 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-227-3674.
• Gumbo Nouveau by True Blue Jazz, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bramble & Brine at The Buttery, 102 Second St., Lewes. 302-703-2818.
• Jazz Fest Brunch with Joe Baione & Maci Miller, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Room at Cedar Grove, 32882 Cedar Grove Rd., Lewes. paulcullen.rocks/events.
• Jazz Bruch with Vincent Varrassi, noon to 3 p.m., Bluecoast Seafood Grill & Raw Bar, 30115 Veterans Way, Rehoboth Beach. 302-278-7395.
• Keli Vale & Nick Bucci by True Blue Jazz, noon to 3 p.m., Nassau Valley Vineyards Winery, 32165 Winery Way, Lewes. truebluejazz.org.
• True Blue Jazz Closing Brunch featuring Eddie Sherman & Peggy Raley with Terell Stafford & Jerry Weldon, 1 p.m., Boardwalk Plaza Hotel, 2 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach. truebluejazz.org.
• Christy Taylor & The Groove by True Blue Jazz, 1 to 4 p.m., Lefty’s Alley & Eats, 36450 Plaza Dr., Lewes. 302-864-6000.
• Hot Sauce by True Blue Jazz, 3 to 6 p.m., Aqua Bar & Grill, 57 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-226-9001.
• Keli Vale & Nick Bucci by True Blue Jazz, 4 to 7 p.m., Bramble & Brine at The Buttery, 102 Second St., Lewes. 302-703-2818.
• Act 3 Cabaret with Autumn Schneider, 8 p.m., Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-227-6515.