UPCOMING CONCERTS
KY Heritage Jazz Festival at Old Fort Harrod
Join us for 2 days of live jazz, food, and fun at the 2025 Kentucky Heritage Jazz Festival with "A Taste of New Orleans" at historic Old Fort Harrod State Park. This is a FREE Event on October 11-12 showcasing 15 regional and national jazz ensembles. Also there will be FREE ADMISSION for festival attendees to tour historic OLD FORT HARROD on Saturday and Sunday daily until 5 pm. You can also visit the "scarecrow" exhibit and vote on your favorite.
Music from 11 am to 11 pm on Saturday. Jazz legend Jamey Aebersold will be swinging on Saturday afternoon with his quartet. The Circle City Sidewalk Stomper Clown Band will entertain too on Saturday for a family friendly fun time. Sofia Goodman and the Nashville Jazz All Stars return. And we’re excited to announce our headliner Saturday night, trumpeter Brad Goode and his Quintet featuring jazz legends Ernie Watts on tenor sax and drummer Adam Nussbaum.
And if you like the big band sound, Sunday is our collegiate “big band blast” from 11 am to 6:30 pm. And there’s lots more great music! And remember it’s all FREE TO ATTEND! Check out the full lineup and times on the KHJF website: www.kyheritagejazzfest.org
And MARK YOUR CALENDAR to come join us on Friday night October 10 for our "Friday Night on Main Jazz Fest Kickoff with NOLA jazz and NOLA food, and more family fun.
This is an outdoor event held rain or shine. Please check the weather and plan accordingly. Small pop-up tents and umbrellas are allowed in designated areas. Bring a lawn chair for your personal seating.
The Ky Heritage Jazz Festival is a made possible by our generous sponsors and donors under the Mercer Chamber Foundation, Inc. 501c3. To volunteer, sponsor, or donate, email us at info@mercerchamber.com.
All That Jazz
Experience the Magic of The Somerset Big Band – Live in Concert
Join the Somerset Big Band for their Premier Concert, an unforgettable evening celebrating the rich tradition of jazz and the thrill of new beginnings. Be among the first to hear their latest jazz releases LIVE, brought to life alongside some of their most beloved classics in a night of dynamic, soul-stirring performance.
Featuring Special Musical Guest, Nationally Acclaimed Vocal Artist Steven Marjerison, and a special jazz selection for the Somerset High School Jazz Band, this debut promises to be a spectacular showcase of talent, passion, (some holiday flare), and the timeless power of live music.
Tickets available soon – don’t miss your chance to be part of this special event!
3rd Annual Jumper Jazz Band Dinner
Join the Somerset Big Band for another amazing event as they are featured in The 3rd Annual Jumpers Jazz Band Dinner. This event will feature live music by both Somerset High School and Wayne County High School Jazz Bands as well as The Somerset Big Band.
Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased by going to:
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/somerset/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzIy
MASTER MUSICIANS FESTIVAL
Join The Somerset Big Band as they hit the stage once again, but this time for the Master Musicians Festival at the renown Virginia Theater located in Downtown Somerset.
2nd Annual Jazz Dinner
Join The Somerset Big Band as they are featured in The Somerset High School Jazz Band’s Second Annual Jazz Dinner. Ticket will go on sale soon,
Wishing On A Dream
Join The Somerset Big Band as they showcase The Acclaimed CCA and Jazz Artist Steven Marjerison’s NEW Disney/Show-tunes Jazz Premiere Album Release “Wishing on a Dream” to be held at The Center for Rural Development in Somerset KY. This event will Feature two time Dove Award Nominee, Disney and Voctave’s Soprano Powerhouse Tiffany Coburn, as well as special music from The Somerset Big Band’s Disney Catalog. Tickets Now Available!
UK BIG BAND SHOWCASE
Join the Somerset Big Band as we perform in this years UK Big Band Showcase Festival.