Here’s a sneak peek of some of our acts for 2025.
Everette Harp
As a soloist, he has created 9 albums and had several chart-topping hits. As a collaborator, he is a member of the Jazz Super Group--Jazz Funk Soul and has worked with artists from Luther Vandross to Kenny Loggins to Al Jarreau and many others. He is one of the best saxophonists of our era.
Andy Snitzer
Andy has been the go-to saxophone player for Paul Simon, The Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, Sting, and Chris Botti. In addition, he has several albums to his credit and multiple contemporary jazz hits.
Everette and Andy join forces for a show they call Inspirations. During the show they share the music of artists who inspired them like David Sanborn and Grover Washington as well as some of their own hits. This show doesn’t tour often, and we are excited to bring it to the Fresh Coast Jazz Festival. Andy and Everette will take the Fresh Coast Stage on Friday August 22, 2025
Chris Standring
British-born guitarist Chris Standring is one of the most uniquely fun contemporary jazz artists today. No one plays guitar like Chris. His blending of 1970s musical stylings with jazz, soul, pop, and even hip-hop has made him one of the freshest voices in music. He rarely comes to the Midwest, so having him at the 2025 Fresh Coast Jazz Festival will be an absolute treat! See Chris at the FCJF on Saturday, August 23, 2025.
The ever-popular Fresh Coast Cruise, Artist Q&A Sessions, and Night Cap after-parties will return in 2025.
Special VIP packages will also be available.
More artists will be announced soon. It will be another great line-up that continues to bring the world’s best contemporary jazz artists to the city of festivals.
Fresh Coast Jazz Backstage explores the lives, careers and music of today’s top contemporary jazz artists. Each episode includes great music, interesting stories and revealing, light-hearted conversation. New episodes available each week!
