Day 1 – September 15, 2025

Opening Notes: Welcome to Jazz-Con 2025

📅 Monday, September 15, 2025 | 🕒 8:00 am - 8:05am (EST-US-NY) [5 minutes]

Kick off two days of global connection, creativity, and conversation with a special welcome from the Executive Director of Jazz-Con. In this brief opening message, we’ll set the tone for the conference, highlight what’s ahead, and reflect on why this moment matters for the future of jazz.

Whether you’re tuning in from across the street or across the world—welcome to Jazz-Con 2025!

🎙️ Featuring: Jerald Miller

🗓️ Language: English
🎷 Focus: Community | Inspiration | Opening Remarks

The Real Business of Jazz

📅 Monday, September 15, 2025 | 🕒 8:05am - 9:00am (EST-US-NY) [55 minutes]

“Things Ain’t What They Used to Be” — and this panel breaks down exactly why.

An esteemed lineup of jazz industry veterans and innovators come together to discuss where the business of jazz is today, and how it has evolved over the last 25 years. From shifting revenue models and label dynamics to streaming, touring, and artist independence, this conversation gets real about what’s changed, what’s working, and what needs to be rebuilt.

🎙️ Featuring:Featuring: Gail Boyd (Moderator) – President, Gail Boyd Artist Management (USA); Barney Fields (Speaker) – President, Highnote/Savant Records (USA); Lydia Lienman (Speaker) –President, Lydia Liebman Promotions (USA) ; Ina Dittke  (Speaker) – President, Ina Dittke & Associates/ Founder, One Stop Jazz Collective (UK); Jon Griffiths  (Speaker) – Senior Label Manager, Proper Music Group (UK)

🗓️ Language: English
🎷 Focus: Industry Trends | Revenue Models | Artist Sustainability

Global Reach: Modern Tech & Jazz Music Discovery

📅 Monday, September 15, 2025 | 🕒 9:00am - 10:00am (EST-US-NY) [60 minutes]

From album drops in the metaverse to avatar-hosted concert events, today’s technology is opening doors for global music discovery like never before. In this panel, music tech leaders explore how immersive virtual worlds, fan engagement tools, and evolving platforms are reshaping how artists grow their audiences—and what the future holds.

🎙️ Featuring: Lara Peterson (Speaker) – Former VP – Marketing,  Bandcamp (USA); Vickie Nauman (Speaker) – Founder/CEO, CrossBorderWorks Consulting & Advising (USA); Aël Guégan  (Speaker) – Partnerships, Soundcharts (France); Damien “DDOT” Williams (Speaker) – Director – Business Development, EVEN (USA); Sam Addeo (Speaker) – Growth & GTM Strategy Lead, Single (USA)

🗓️ Language: English
🌍 Focus: Global focus | Music + Tech crossover

Break

📅 Monday, September 15, 2025 | 🕒 10:00am - 10:15am (EST-US-NY) [15 minutes]

Take a moment to recharge, reflect, and stretch your legs. Whether you're grabbing a coffee, catching up on notes, or connecting with fellow attendees in the chat, this short break is your chance to pause before we dive back into the next round of insights and inspiration.

🗓️ Language: Open
🎷 Focus: Refresh | Reflect | Connect

So, You Have the Music, Now What?

📅 Monday, September 15, 2025 | 🕒 10:15am - 11:00am (EST-US-NY) [45 minutes]

You've recorded the music—now it’s time to be heard. This practical panel explores the initial release and post-release journey: from digital distribution and playlist pitching to direct-to-fan strategies and building momentum online. Get the real-world insights you need to take your music from the studio to the spotlight.

🎙️ Featuring: Johanan Bickhardt (Moderator) – President, Dot Time Records (Germany); Markus Rutz (Speaker) – Trumpeter/Educator, Rutz Musicworks (USA); Aly Gillani (Speaker) – Manager – Artists & Labels, Bandcamp (UK); Cory Weeds (Speaker) – President, Cellar Music Group/Reel to Real (Canada); Jim Eigo (Speaker) – President, Jazz Promo Services (USA)

🗓️ Language: English
🎯 Focus: Independent artists | Marketing | Discovery

In the Key of Influence: The Jazz-Con 2025 Keynote

📅 Monday, September 15, 2025 | 🕒 11:00am - 12:00pm (EST-US-NY) [60 minutes]

Get ready for a high-note moment at Jazz-Con 2025. This special keynote session will feature 6-time Grammy & 2-time Latin Grammy winning Pianist/Composer/ Band Leader Arturo O'Farrill. O’Farrill’s Grammy record speaks for itself: 8 wins out of 15 nominations (including 2 Latin Grammys from 3 nominations), a .500 batting average that in baseball terms would qualify him for the Hall of Fame. Yet beyond the accolades, his career represents a lifetime dedicated to music, culture, and social change. Born in Mexico and raised in New York, O’Farrill has performed with Dizzy Gillespie, Wynton Marsalis, Carla Bley, Harry Belafonte, and countless others, while leading ensembles such as the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra and his own Sextet.

In his Jazz-Con keynote interview, O’Farrill will explore his life in music and the legacy of his family, the power of Latin American communities, and the urgency of confronting oppressive forces in society. He will also share his vision for Belongó—the nonprofit he founded in 2007 (formerly the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance)—and the transformative potential of Casa Belongó, a cultural hub supported by a $40 million capital campaign that will serve as a global home for preservation, innovation, and education in the arts. Above all, he will speak to his enduring passion for the arts in all forms as a force for creativity, equity, and change.
 
With characteristic candor and brilliance, Arturo O’Farrill’s keynote promises to be a defining moment of Jazz-Con 2025, offering inspiration and insight into why jazz—and the broader arts—remain vital cultural forces on the world stage.

🗓️ Language: English
🌍 Focus: Innovation | Leadership | Inspiration

Break

📅 Monday, September 15, 2025 | 🕒 12:00pm - 12:15pm (EST-US-NY) [15 minutes]

Take a moment to recharge, reflect, and stretch your legs. Whether you're grabbing a coffee, catching up on notes, or connecting with fellow attendees in the chat, this short break is your chance to pause before we dive back into the next round of insights and inspiration.

🗓️ Language: Open
🎷 Focus: Refresh | Reflect | Connect

Gotta Go! On The Road!

📅 Monday, September 15, 2025 | 🕒 12:15pm - 1:00pm (EST-US-NY) [45 minutes]

Touring can be one of the most rewarding—and daunting—parts of a musician’s career. This panel brings together seasoned tour managers and booking pros to share real-world advice on how independent artists can build and promote their own tours, find the right venues, and market to new fans in every city.

🎙️ Featuring: Judy Humenick (Moderator) – President, Judith Humenick Productions (Canada); Jose Antonio Agüero Cabel (Speaker) – Head of Business Development, Grupo Sua Nusica (Peru); Carl Griffin (Speaker) – Independent Tour Manager/ Co-Producer Sarah Vaughn International Vocal Competition (USA); Monika Herzig (Speaker) – Pianist/Educator (Austria); Tomoko Moore (Speaker) – Director, Business Development, Billboard Japan (Japan)

🗓️ Language: English
🎸 Focus: Touring | DIY | Artist Development

Global Clave: The Spanish-Speaking Jazz Connection

📅 Monday, September 15, 2025 | 🕒 1:00pm - 2:00pm (EST-US-NY) [60 minutes] (Pre-recorded Session)

From Mexico City to Madrid, Latin music boasts vibrant jazz scenes full of creativity and opportunity. This panel features artists and industry leaders from across the region discussing how careers are built in these territories—and how international musicians can find their way into these exciting markets.

🎙️ Featuring: Zack O’Farrill (Moderator) – Director, Youth Orchestra, Belongó/ Founder, The Opera Next Door (USA) ; Natacha Cruz (Speaker) – Circuito Argentino del Jazz (Argentina); Arturo Gomez (Speaker) – Radio Host/ Cultural Ambassador, KUVO Radio (USA); Miguel Ramirez, Member, Platforma de Espana/Artistic Director, Colorado Productions (Spain)

🗓️ Language: Spanish (English translation available)
🌍 Focus: International focus | Career development

Break

📅 Monday, September 15, 2025 | 🕒 2:00pm - 2:15pm (EST-US-NY) [15 minutes]

Take a moment to recharge, reflect, and stretch your legs. Whether you're grabbing a coffee, catching up on notes, or connecting with fellow attendees in the chat, this short break is your chance to pause before we dive back into the next round of insights and inspiration.

🗓️ Language: Open
🎷 Focus: Refresh | Reflect | Connect

Liner Notes & Lost Credits: Fixing Metadata in Jazz

📅 Monday, September 15, 2025 | 🕒 2:15pm - 3:15pm (EST-US-NY) [60 minutes]

In jazz, every note matters—so why is so much data about the music getting lost? From mislabeled credits to missing composer info, poor metadata is holding back jazz artists from being properly discovered, streamed, and paid. This panel tackles the overlooked but essential role of metadata in the digital music economy, with a special focus on how jazz can learn from metadata practices in classical and other niche genres.

🎙️ Featuring: Ken Dryden (Moderator) – Jazz Journalist (USA); Paul Jessop (Speaker) – Founder/Director, County Analytics (UK); Kyran de Keijzer (Speaker) – Co-Founder, Muso.AI (Netherlands); Chris McMurtry (Speaker) – EVP, Global Enterprise Innovation, OpenPlay (USA)

🗓️ Language: English
🗂️ Focus: Metadata | Strategy | Cross-genre Insight

Playlisting Here, Playlisting There, Playlisting, Playlisting Everywhere! (The Power, Politics, and Future of Music Playlisting in the Streaming Age)

📅 Monday, September 15, 2025 | 🕒 3:15pm - 4:00pm (EST-US-NY) [45 minutes]

From discovery to domination, playlists are shaping the modern music experience in profound and sometimes controversial ways. This dynamic panel dives deep into the playlisting universe—from algorithm-driven lists and tastemaker curators to the ethics of pay-for-placement and the challenges faced by emerging artists.

With streaming now, the primary way many listeners engage with music, playlist inclusion can make—or break—a track’s reach. But who controls this powerful tool, and how transparent is the process? Our panelists explore the delicate balance between data and artistry, automation and human taste, equity and access.

🎙️ Featuring: Adrian Burke (Moderator) – General Manager, Group Speed (Canada); Bob Karcy  (Speaker) – President, Arkadia Records/Arkadia Jazz (USA); Amy Nelson (Speaker) –- Senior Marketing Strategy Manager - Classical/Jazz, FUGA/Downtown (Netherlands); Michelle Solomon (Speaker)–- Sr. Operations Manager - Catalog & Creator Services | Jazz, Oldies/Legacy, Stage/Screen Programming, Pandora (USA); Yannick Fage  (Speaker) –- Senior Editor - Jazz & Classical, Deezer (France)

🗓️ Language: English
🗂️ Focus: Music Discovery | Streaming | Digital Strategy

Groove & Growth: The New Frontier of Music Investment

📅 Monday, September 15, 2025 | 🕒 4:00pm - 4:45 pm (EST-US-NY) [45 minutes]

Jazz has always been an artform—and increasingly, it’s an asset. As music catalogs fetch record-breaking valuations and tech-driven platforms reshape royalty flow, investing in music is no longer just for labels and insiders. This panel unpacks the financial side of jazz and the broader music industry, exploring how artists, investors, and rights managers are navigating today’s booming music investment landscape.

🎙️ Featuring:  Adrian Ashford, J.D. (Moderator) –-  Officer, Wealth Strategies Analyst – Music Catalog, Merrill Lynch (USA) ; Jo Friedman ((Speaker) –-  Chief Operations Officer, Revealator (Israel); Sasha Stoikov (Speaker) –- CEO, Piki (USA); Alaister Moughan (Speaker) –- Moghan Music (UK)

🗓️ Language: English
📈 Focus: Finance | Rights | ROI

Set Break: From Day One to What’s Next

📅 Monday, September 15, 2025 | 🕒 4:45pm - 5:00pm (EST-US-NY) [15 minutes]

Before we sign off for the day, join us for a quick and casual wrap-up session featuring some familiar faces from JAZZ-CON. We’ll reflect on the key moments, surprise highlights, and standout insights from Day One—and give you a sneak peek at what’s in store for Day Two.

From major takeaways to upcoming can't-miss sessions, this wrap-up sets the stage for another day of learning, connection, and discovery in the world of jazz.

🎙️ Featuring: Jerald Miller

*Jazz-Con Virtual Festival

📅 Monday, September 15, 2025 | 🕒 5:00pm - 7:00pm (EST-US-NY) [2 hourss]

When the panels wrap up, the music begins. Each evening of Jazz-Con 2025, the Jazz-Con Festival brings audiences two hours of unforgettable artist showcase performances, specially curated for the conference. These performance videos highlight emerging voices and established masters from across the globe, blending jazz, Latin, classical crossover, and experimental sounds. From intimate solos to dynamic ensemble sets, the Festival captures the spirit of discovery and artistry that Jazz-Con celebrates.

More than just a concert stream, the Festival is designed as a global stage—bringing together musicians, fans, and industry professionals in one space to share the energy of live performance, even virtually. Expect world premieres, collaborative projects, and performances you won’t see anywhere else. Whether you tune in for one night or both, the Jazz-Con Festival is your chance to experience the artistry behind the business—an inspiring close to each day of ideas, conversation, and community.

*"The Hot Seat" Session

📅 Monday, September 15, 2025 | 🕒 5:15pm - 6:00pm(EST-US-NY) [45 minutes]

Step into the spotlight at Jazz-Con 2025 with The Hot Seat, a candid, interactive session featuring Jerald Miller, Executive Director of Jazz-Con. Unlike the structured panels, this special program gives attendees the chance to ask direct questions—about the music business, career building, industry trends, or the future of jazz—and hear unfiltered answers in real time.

With decades of experience in music, media, and global cultural initiatives, Jerald brings sharp insights, practical advice, and stories from the front lines of the industry. The Hot Seat is your opportunity to put the questions you’ve always wanted to ask in front of a leader shaping the next chapter of jazz and classical music business.

Whether you’re a musician, educator, student, or industry professional, this session offers a unique space for open dialogue, actionable guidance, and personal connection. It’s where knowledge meets conversation—and where you can bring your voice directly into the Jazz-Con experience.

🗓️ Language: English
📈 Focus: Open Dialogue | Artist Empowerment | Music Business Insights | Career Development

🎶 Free & Open to the Public – Day 1 at Jazz-Con 2025 🎶

Both Jazz-Con Festival and The Hot Seat with Jerald Miller on Day 1 are free and open to the public.

👉 However, pre-registration is required through Eventbrite to secure your Festival Pass. This ensures access to the performances and session, as well as your place in the event’s interactive programming.

Don’t miss this chance to experience world-class insights and live artist showcases — register today to claim your Festival Pass!

Day 2 – September 16, 2025

Landing the Gig: Breaking into the Japanese Jazz Scene

📅 Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 🕒 8:00am - 9:00am [60 minutes]

Japan remains one of the most passionate jazz markets in the world. In this candid discussion, local jazz musicians and industry insiders share what it takes to break into the Japanese market, and how to build a successful jazz career in Japan, —from live venues and fan culture to media support and touring opportunities.

🎙️ Featuring: Mizuho Uchiyama (Moderator) – Executive Director, JazzPacific (Japan); Miki Hayama (Speaker) – Pianist/Educator (Japan); Haruna Fukazawa (Speaker) – Flutist/Educator (Japan); Takahiro Izumikawa (Speaker) – Pianist/Educator (Japan); Ayumi Kagitani (Speaker) – President, Kagitani Art & Music Management (Switzerland)

🗓️ Language: Japanese (English translation available)
🌍 Focus: Regional focus | Artist career insights

Money on the Table: Claiming Your Music Royalties

📅 Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 🕒 9:00am - 10:00am [60 minutes]

Your music is valuable—make sure you're collecting everything you’re owed. This panel breaks down the often-confusing world of rights collection, including mechanicals (MLC), performance royalties (ASCAP, BMI), neighboring rights, and more. Learn all the revenue possibilities and how to set them up the right way.

🎙️ Featuring:Featuring: Wade Metzler (Moderator) – Sr. Vice President – Head of Neighboring Rights, AllTrack Performing Rights (USA); Thierry Ascarez (Speaker) - Chief Business Officer – Winamp (Belguim); Eric Knapp (Speaker) - Music Publishing Partnerships and Strategy, YouTube (USA); Marc Rucker (Speaker) – Associate Director, Artist & Industry Relations, Sound Exchange (USA)

🗓️ Language: English
💡 Focus: Admin | Publishing | Royalties

Break

📅 Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 🕒 10:00am - 10:15am

Take a moment to recharge, reflect, and stretch your legs. Whether you're grabbing a coffee, catching up on notes, or connecting with fellow attendees in the chat, this short break is your chance to pause before we dive back into the next round of insights and inspiration.

🗓️ Language: Open
🎷 Focus: Refresh | Reflect | Connect

What Makes the Cut: Jazz Festival Programmers Share the Playbook

📅 Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 🕒 10:15am - 11:00am [45 minutes]

Jazz festivals are vital to artist visibility and career development—but programming them comes with its own set of challenges. Festival producers from around the world talk about curating diverse lineups, booking international talent, and supporting local communities through jazz.

🎙️ Featuring: Sujata Subramanian (Moderator) – President, Wild Tone Artists (India); Amro Salah (Speaker) – Artistic Director, Cairo Jazz Festival (Egypt); Bruce Labadie (Speaker) – Artistic Director, San Jose Jazz Festival (USA); Liliam Perez (Speaker) – Jazz Playa Festival (Cuba); Josh Grossman (Speaker) – Artistic Director, Toronto International Jazz Festival (Canada); Pétur Oddbergur Heimisson (Speaker) – Manager, Reykjavík Jazz (Iceland)

🗓️ Language: English
🎷 Focus: Festivals | Event Production | Programming

Leading the Changes: The Jazz Forward Award Presentation

📅 Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 🕒 11:15am - 12:00pm [45 minutes]

Jazz has always been about pushing boundaries—and those who lead the changes shape the future of the music we love. Presented in collaboration with AllAboutJazz.com and JazzNearYou.com, the JazzForward Award honors individuals making outstanding contributions to the evolution and sustainability of jazz around the world.

This year’s JazzForward Award is presented to Ed Trefzger, Publisher and Founder of JazzWeek, in recognition of his visionary leadership in documenting, supporting, and elevating the role of jazz radio and media in building sustainable careers for artists worldwide. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Ed as he reflects on more than two decades at the helm of JazzWeek and his continued impact on the global jazz community.

Together, we celebrate innovators, visionaries, and culture-shapers who are breaking new ground in performance, education, technology, advocacy, and community-building. Through their dedication, these honorees are not only preserving jazz traditions—they’re expanding the music’s reach and relevance for generations to come.

Whether you're an artist, educator, or fan, this mid-day celebration reminds us why we gather: to honor the past, elevate the present, and champion the future of jazz.

🎙️ Featuring: Michael Ricci - Publisher, AllAbout Jazz/JazzNearYou (USA); Ed Trefzger - Publisher, JazzWeek (USA)

🗓️ Language: English
🎖️ Focus: Innovation | Recognition | Global Community

Break

📅 Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 🕒 12:00pm - 12:15pm

Take a moment to recharge, reflect, and stretch your legs. Whether you're grabbing a coffee, catching up on notes, or connecting with fellow attendees in the chat, this short break is your chance to pause before we dive back into the next round of insights and inspiration.

🗓️ Language: Open
🎷 Focus: Refresh | Reflect | Connect

Behind the Changes: AI in the Key of Innovation

📅 Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 🕒 12:15pm - 1:00pm [45 minutes]

From playlist curation to rights management and fraud detection, AI is changing the music industry in ways most artists never see. This panel explores the unseen tech that’s helping shape everything from A&R to royalty collection—and what artists need to know to participate in this evolution.

🎙️ Featuring: Scott Farrant (Moderator) –  COO, Musaxia (Sweden); Dimitrios Vassilkis (Speaker) – Executive Director, Jazz Democracy (Greece); Benji Rogers (Speaker) – Partner, Lark42 & Co-President, Sureel AI (USA); Dmitry Pastukhov (Speaker) – Product Owner, Music Tomorrow (France)

🗓️ Language: English
💻 Focus: AI | Innovation | Back-End Music Tech

From the Page to the Stage: Covering Jazz Across Borders

📅 Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 🕒 1:00pm - 2:00pm [60 minutes]

What’s it like covering jazz around the world? Editors and publishers from leading jazz publications discuss their local scenes, editorial challenges and opportunities for artist to gain further coverage. They discuss the current role of media in documenting and supporting the music. A unique global check-in from those who write for the record.

🎙️ Featuring: Howard Mandel (Moderator) – President, Jazz Journalist Association (USA); Zuhal Focan (Speaker) – Editor-in-Chief, Jazz Degrisi (Turkey); Frank Alkyer (Speaker) – Publisher, DownBeat (USA); Anne Yven (Speaker) – Editor, Citizen Jazz (Norway); Masayuki Koito (Speaker) – Editor, The Walkers (Japan); Jose Cabello Llano (Speaker) – Editor, In & Out Jazz (Spain)

🗓️ Language: English
📚 Focus: Media | Journalism | Global Scene

Break

📅 Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 🕒 2:00pm - 2:15pm [15 minutes]

Take a moment to recharge, reflect, and stretch your legs. Whether you're grabbing a coffee, catching up on notes, or connecting with fellow attendees in the chat, this short break is your chance to pause before we dive back into the next round of insights and inspiration.

🗓️ Language: Open
🎷 Focus: Refresh | Reflect | Connect

Spin or Skip? What Jazz Radio Really Thinks!

📅 Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 🕒 2:15pm - 3:15pm [60 minutes]

In this one-of-a-kind listening session jazz radio legends, from around the world, give live feedback on music submissions from artists. Expect honest, constructive, and sometimes surprising takes on what makes a track radio-ready—or not.

🎙️  Featuring: Neal Sapper (Moderator) – President, New World N’ Jazz [USA]; Derrick Lucas (Speaker) - Music Director, WGMC - Jazz 90.1 Radio {USA}; Josep Cardona (Speaker) – Paraula de Jazz Host, Tarragona Radio (Spain); Scott Hanley (Speaker) – General Manager, WZUM Radio (USA); Carl Progue (Speaker) –Jazz Music Director - Jazz-24, KNKX Radio (USA)

🗓️ Language: English
🎧 Focus: Feedback | Radio | Artist Insight

"The Hot Seat Session" - Day 2

📅 Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 🕒 3:15pm - 3:45pm [30 minutes]

Step into the spotlight at Jazz-Con 2025 with The Hot Seat, a candid and interactive program featuring Jerald Miller, Executive Director of Jazz-Con. Unlike structured panels, this special session allows participants to ask direct questions—about the music business, career building, industry trends, or the future of jazz—and hear unfiltered answers in real time.

With decades of experience in music, media, and global cultural initiatives, Jerald brings sharp insights, practical advice, and stories from the front lines of the industry. The Hot Seat is designed as an open forum—your opportunity to put questions directly in front of a leader shaping the next chapter of jazz and classical music business.

Please note: The Day 1 Hot Seat (Sept 15) is free and open to the public with advance registration for a Festival Pass via Eventbrite.

Please also note: The Day 2 Hot Seat (Sept 16) is exclusively for registered Jazz-Con attendees, offering a more in-depth, private opportunity for dialogue and connection.

Whether you’re a musician, educator, student, or industry professional, this session provides actionable guidance and direct engagement. It’s where knowledge meets conversation—and where you can bring your voice into the heart of Jazz-Con.

🗓️ Language: English
📈 Focus: Open Dialogue | Artist Empowerment | Music Business Insights | Career Development

From Sideman to CEO: Jazz in the Age of Artist Empowerment

📅 Monday, September 16, 2025 | 🕒 3:45pm - 4:30pm [45 minutes]

From fan-driven economies and emerging revenue streams to new business models and technologies, this panel brings together forward-thinking voices shaping what’s to come. Come hear from the innovators building the road ahead.

🎙️ Featuring: Tiffany Austin (Moderator) – Vocalist/President, Con Alma Music (USA); Lynne Arriale (Speaker) – Pianist/Composer/Educator (USA); Pat Harris (Speaker) – Artist Manager/President, Love Productions Records (USA); Kodi Hutchinson (Speaker) – Bassist/President – Chronograph Records (Canada); Mike Ledonne (Speaker) – Pianist/Organist/Educator (USA)

🗓️ Language: English
⚡ Focus: Innovation | Strategy | Industry Trends

Trading Fours: Final Reflections from JAZZ-CON

📅 Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 🕒 4:30pm - 5:00pm [30 Minutes]

Like a great jazz solo passed between players, we close out Jazz-Con 2025 by trading fours—offering quick, meaningful reflections from voices across the event. In this collaborative wrap-up, speakers, panelists, and attendees come together one last time to share insights, ah-ha moments, and ideas sparked during two powerful days of conversation.

This session isn’t just a recap—it’s a look ahead. Join us as we spotlight the themes that resonated most, elevate the questions that remain, and lay the groundwork for the next steps in building a stronger, more sustainable jazz economy for all.

Whether you came for community, strategy, discovery, or all of the above—this final chorus is your chance to reflect, respond, and keep the rhythm going.

🎙️ Featuring: Jerald Miller - Executive Director, Jazz-Con 

🗓️ Language: English
🤝 Focus: Reflection | Community | Forward Momentum

Jazz-Con Virtual Festival

📅 Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 🕒 5:00pm - 7:00pm (EST-US-NY) [2 hourss]

When the panels wrap up, the music begins. Each evening of Jazz-Con 2025, the Jazz-Con Festival brings audiences two hours of unforgettable artist showcase performances, specially curated for the conference. These performance videos highlight emerging voices and established masters from across the globe, blending jazz, Latin, classical crossover, and experimental sounds. From intimate solos to dynamic ensemble sets, the Festival captures the spirit of discovery and artistry that Jazz-Con celebrates.

More than just a concert stream, the Festival is designed as a global stage—bringing together musicians, fans, and industry professionals in one space to share the energy of live performance, even virtually. Expect world premieres, collaborative projects, and performances you won’t see anywhere else. Whether you tune in for one night or both, the Jazz-Con Festival is your chance to experience the artistry behind the business—an inspiring close to each day of ideas, conversation, and community.