In celebration of its 35th anniversary, Berks Arts has expanded the Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest into a six-week regional celebration that will extend through the entire month of April.

The milestone fest continues through Thursday, April 30, formally aligning the event with Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) — a worldwide observance dedicated each April to honoring the history, artistry, and global impact of jazz.

With the fest’s March schedule completed, the newly created BJF35/JAM Celebration will take center stage throughout April, featuring 51 additional jazz events at venues across Berks County and the surrounding region.

The expansion significantly broadens the fest’s footprint, creating new performance opportunities for local, regional, and national artists while offering audiences expanded access to live jazz in a variety of settings — from intimate clubs and listening rooms to theaters and larger concert venues.

Signature Cruise Experiences (SCE), the gold standard of jazz entertainment at sea, has come onboard to sponsor the BJF35/JAM Celebration.

Each year, SCE produces The Jazz Cruise, Journey of Jazz, David Foster: The Hitman Cruise, Chris Boti at Sea, and three Smooth Jazz Cruises.

what is jam?

Smithsonian National Museum of American History established Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) in 2001 to honor and celebrate the rich legacy of jazz throughout the month of April.

Each year, JAM encourages people of all ages to explore jazz — its history, legendary and emerging artists, classic recordings, live performances, and its lasting cultural and global impact.

More information about Jazz Appreciation Month is available at:

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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BERKS JAZZ FEST ✳︎ JAM ✳︎ CALENDAR OF EVENTS ✳︎

Apr
7

Special Evening of Jazz Percussion FEATURING GARY BURTON

5:00 PM: Mallet legend Gary Burton leads discussion on vibraphone history in jazz

6:00 PM: Escape Ten Duo performance

Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research

Tickets: Adults-$15; $15 Non-KU Students; $10 for Seniors (65+)

For more information: Call 484-646-4156, www.kucmpr.org

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Apr
11

Sip & Strings Saturday: Peter Rogan & Bennie sims

Peter Rogan & Bennie Sims

Ticket price $20, Available Online
Call 610-693-8383, cloverhillwinery.com

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Apr
12

Afternoon of Wine & Jazz: David Cullen & Cliff Starkey

David Cullen & Cliff Starkey

Ticket price $20
Call 610-395-2468, cloverhillwinery.com

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Apr
20

AFM 135-211 presents Jazz at Reformation - paul colombo group

Paul Colombo Group

featuring Kirk Reese, Dave Sheaffer, John Fundyga, Pete Souders, Al Rochlin

Made possible by grant from the Music Performance Trust Fund and Reading Local 135-211 of American Federation of Musicians.

No Cover Charge

Call 610-779-0534, www.reformationlutheran.org

Free Live Streaming Available: www.readingpamusicians.org

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Apr
25

Manatawny Creek Winery & Brewery "Jazz It Up!"

Featuring the Grammy-winning guitarist Dave Cullen and other jazz musicians. We'll also have Scrappyy Tattoos at the venue and food trucks. Bring a your own lawn chair. We are dog-friendly; dogs must remain on leash. No tickets required.

The winery is located on an 80-acre farm with the Manatawny Creek running through it. "Manatawny", in the Native American Lenape language means "where we meet to drink". It is a quiet and serene place to meet with family and friends to enjoy lively conversation, music or the peaceful sounds of nature.

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Apr
30

Rick Braun Plays Chuck Mangione

International Jazz Day

Rick Braun Plays Chuck Mangione

Tickets: $89, $69 (Reserved Seating)

For more information: Call 610-607-6205, millercenter.racc.edu

www.rickbraun.com

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Apr
1

AFM Local 135-211 presents Hesse's Hot Jazz

Hesse’s Hot Jazz

Chris Heslop, Bob Kreitz, Bob Peruzzi, Doug Kulp, Ben Mauger, Dan Nosheny

Made possible by grant from the Music Performance Trust Fund and Reading Local 135-211 of American Federation of Musicians.

For more information: 610-376-8500, www.peanutbar.com

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