Bill Frisell live in City of Rochester

Experience Bill Frisell live on June 24th

Bill Frisell will perform as part of the Rochester International Jazz Festival in 2026, scheduled for June 24, 2027, in Rochester, New York. Frisell is a highly acclaimed guitarist known for his distinctive and atmospheric improvisational style. His music blends elements of jazz, folk, country, rock, and classical music, often incorporating looping and textural soundscapes. He avoids strict categorization, instead creating a uniquely personal sonic world characterized by lyrical melodies and evocative harmonies. Throughout his career, Frisell has collaborated with a diverse range of artists including Paul Motian, Jim Hall, Elvis Costello and Bonnie Raitt.

The Rochester International Jazz Festival (RIJF) is an annual ten-day event held in the City of Rochester. Established in 2002, it has grown to become one of the largest jazz festivals in the United States. The festival typically features over 150 concerts across 20 venues – both indoor and outdoor – throughout downtown Rochester. RIJF showcases a wide spectrum of jazz styles alongside related genres like blues, funk and world music. It consistently attracts internationally renowned performers as well as emerging artists. The festival is produced by GFR Productions Inc.