A collection from Richmond Jazz and Music Festival attendees, whose stories capture the essence of a mutual, profound appreciation of musical experiences.
Richmond Jazz Festival goers gathered by the Virginia is for Lovers stage to see Erykah Badu perform (photo credit: @_houseofo) The eighth annual Richmond Jazz Festival was deemed an instant classic! We’re always thrilled at the opportunity ...
Sometimes we love a song because we hear it and we’re immediately struck by the singer’s voice, the melody, the words and the beat. So we listen to it, and we share it with others, ...
Seeing and meeting Arrested Development at the Richmond Jazz Festival was an incredible experience. I just turned 21 and I thought seeing the legendary group would be forever outside of my realm of possibilities. The ...
The seventh annual Richmond Jazz Festival was my second year working the event and was a vastly different experience from the year before. In year one, I had been working for Johnson, Inc. for roughly ...
Whether this was your first Richmond Jazz Festival, or your seventh, we’re sure you’ll agree it was an amazing experience! There are so many things that make the Richmond Jazz Festival special. Of course, it’s ...
Saturday, August 13th was a brutally hot day. Despite this, when the Maymont gates were opened, I was able to witness dedicated patrons pouring in at an unwavering pace. During this time and for the ...
The gates have opened, a collective of jazz lovers parade onto the carefully attended grounds of Maymont. They find their spot for the day and wait for those beginning notes to play out on the loud ...
Hello, my name is Stranger. I am one of many people that helped to put on the Richmond Jazz Festival this year. I have been doing it for 4 years, so I know how hard it ...