88 KEYS FOR JAZZ • February 12 - 14, 2027

EXPLORE THE FESTIVAL

Hammers and Strings. It Swings

Three days, five stages, one instrument at the center.
Here is what your weekend looks like at the Bethesda Marriott, 5151 Pooks Hill Rd, Bethesda, MD.

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WHY 88 KEYS?

THIS YEAR, WE CELEBRATE THE PIANO

Hammers strike strings. Wood, felt and steel become swing. The festival is built around the sound of the acoustic grand piano, and this year’s lineup puts pianists front and center.

GEORGE CABLES

with the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Orchestra
FEB 12, 2027 • 10:00 PM
MAIN STAGE

BILL CHARLAP & CYRUS CHESTNUT

The Piano Summit
FEB 13, 2027 • 10:00 PM
MAIN STAGE

ORRIN EVANS

with the Orrin Evans Trio featuring Sy Smith
FEB 12, 2027 • 8:30 PM
MAIN STAGE
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with the Seattle Jazz Orchestra
FEB 14, 2027 • 7:00 PM
MAIN STAGE

MEET ALL THE ARTISTS

FIVE STAGES, ONE WEEKEND

FIVE ROOMS PLAYING AT ONCE

Three days of jazz on five stages running simultaneously. Four are ticketed. The JAM Stage is free.

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THE MAIN STAGE

Headline performances in session tickets

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Ronnie’s Stage

Choose 2 ticketed performances from these intimate venues and experience jazz up close.

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THE BIJOU STAGE

Select 1 ticketed performance of your choice.

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The Q Stage

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FREE

THE JAM STAGE

Just inside the Copper's Mill restaurant. Free and open to all.

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MORE THAN CONCERTS

THE FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE

Come early, stay late, and get closer to the music.

MASTERCLASSES

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LIVE ARTIST INTERVIEWS

Hear performing artists talk about their music.

MIDNIGHT JAM SESSION

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YOUTH JAM SESSIONS

Free sessions for young musicians.

SUNDAY, FEB 14 • 6 PM

JAZZ BOWL PARTY

Live music from Marshall Keys, the big game on screen, drinks, and heavy hors d’oeuvres.

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EDUCATION

JAZZ STARTS WITH THE NEXT GENERATION

HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ BAND COMPETITION

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MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL EXHIBITION

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WHERE, WHEN, AND WHERE TO STAY

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VOYAGER PASSPORT

One pass. Every Stage.

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The Jazz Academy of Music, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to advance and preserve jazz music through education and outreach.

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