JVC Jazz Festival Tickets

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Quick Facts About JVC Jazz Festival

• Originated as the New York City edition of the Newport Jazz Festival, sponsored by the Victor Company of Japan (JVC).
• Active in New York City during June from 1986 through 2008; JVC withdrew sponsorship and the festival was suspended in 2009.
• Historically expanded to a global slate of festivals (approx. 160 events) across North America, Europe, and beyond, attracting millions of attendees.
• Notable venues in the NYC era included Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and other major cultural sites; the fest featured wide-ranging jazz, world music, and tributes.
• Highlights and participants over the years included artists like Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, João Gilberto, Chris Botti, Bill Frisell, and many others; the 2008 New York edition featured acts such as Hancock, Gilberto, and Mos Def with a broad cross-genre lineup.
• Social media presence for an active JVC Jazz Festival is not documented in current official channels; the brand is regarded as dormant in contemporary sources.