Will you be at The 2026 montclairjazzfest? The MONTCLAIR JAZZ FEST Soundcheck Series brings the energy all summer long with five FREE concerts in downtown Montclair. From legendary big bands to standout local artists, each night celebrates one of the cities where jazz was born and continues to thrive. 🎷✨ June 16: Jason Moran Thejasonmoran, Bobby.watson.4 NEA Jazz Master (honoring Kansas City + Houston) July 1: The Count Basie Orchestra countbasieofficial under the direction of Jon Faddis faddis_jon (honoring Red Bank) July 14: Michelle Rosewoman Mrosewoman and Quintessence presented by Chamber Music America Orrin Evans Orrin_evans (honoring New York/Newark + Philly) July 28: Joel Ross Imjoelmross Good Vibes (honoring Chicago) Aug 4: Rebirth Brass Band rebirthbrassband (honoring New Orleans) (underwritten by the Gia Maione Prima Foundation) Opening act for all dates: JAZZ HOUSE Emerging Musicians 📍Wellmont Arts Plaza, 6PM - 10PM #MontclairJazzFestival #ExperienceMontclair #So...