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A mix of genres and generations for the San Jose Jazz Summer Fest

Jazz24 | By Terae Stefon
Published August 9, 2024 at 10:13 AM PDT
A cross generation of musicians and fans come together for the San Jose Jazz Summer Fest
San Jose Jazz Summer Fest / Summerfest.sanjose.org
A cross generation of musicians and fans come together for the San Jose Jazz Summer Fest

Summer’s always a busy season for jazz artists and fans alike. A buffet of Jazz festivals to choose from, and one particular festival that embodies the “buffet” moniker is the San Jose Jazz Summerfest, beginning Aug 9th-11th. A hearty lineup that includes Herbie Hancock, Kiefer, Jane Moneheit, Delfayo Marsalis, Jahari Stampley, and the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, the festival is sure to bring jazz scholars and young listeners who’ve taken interest in the genre, as well as other genres that lean into jazz.
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Terae Stefon
Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Terae Stefon looks to make his mark on an ever changing city. A Graduate of Franklin High School, he then attended Saint Martin’s University, majoring in English and Journalism. Terae found his way into radio by volunteering at local community radio stations HollowEarth and RainierAvenue Radio in Seattle and then at Total Traffic, keeping the region moving as a traffic reporter and producer.
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