Brass band performs on News10NBC TODAY on opening day of jazz festival

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The 21st annual CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival kicks off on Friday. The All In Jazz Band got prepared by performing live on News10NBC TODAY in front of the Big Tent on East Main Street. 

The band will take the stage inside the Big Tent at 6 p.m. on Friday as one of the festival’s many free acts. The festival will feature over 325 shows across 20 stages through Saturday, June 29. You can see the complete lineup and search for shows here.

Tom Allen, director of the All In Jazz Band, spoke about his excitement. He said the band mixes New Orleans big band influences with Rochester jazz influences. The band features musicians of all different ages.