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Hang out at the pop-up beer garden outside of Fellini’s #9, host to many of Charlottesville’s most exciting jazz performances and jam sessions, and soak in the sounds of Tom Tom’s second annual Jazzfest. With a lineup including big band jazz, motown classics, and U.Va.’s very own Robert Jospe Experience, the party will be going strong until 2AM. Featured this year is blues guitarist James Armstrong - a prodigy who was once the youngest guitarist to play in Smokey Wilson’s legendary band. Despite an injury that resulted in nerve damage that left him without the use of his left hand and arm, Armstrong has continued to produce critically acclaimed albums and perform alongside American music legends, including Chaka Khan, Joe Louis Walker, and Albert Collins among others - and we are excited to bring his signature gritty blues to Charlottesville for Tom Tom.

Featuring:

Sentimental Journey - the Big Band
Chris Dammann Trio with Ben Jensen and Royce Campbell
F.U.S.E. Jazz Trio with Jim Wray and special guests
Robert Jospe Experience with Jamal Milner, Dane Alderson and Butch Taylor
Ian Gilliam and the FireKings - Rock and Roll, Rhythm and Blues
Travis Elliot & Co.