Maxwell And Robert Glasper To Headline Blue Note Jazz Festival [Photo]

“??I can’t wait to hold a festival with some of my favorite artists along with my boy Dave Chappelle in Napa,” Glasper shared in a statement. “On a vineyard with music and wine?! It’s going down! Come drink some wine with us!”

Steven Bensusan, President of Blue Note Entertainment Group, added that the festival stemmed from Glasper’s month-long residency at Blue Note New York. The residency occurs every October, to which they lovingly dubbed the month “Robtober.”

“Glasper curates a month of shows and collaborations spanning across the genres of jazz, R&B, hip hop, soul and comedy resulting in impromptu performances by celebrities and unannounced special guests,” stated Bensusan. “It is our plan to create an outdoor festival style version of Robtober in the spirit of a traditional jazz festival featuring spontaneous collaborations and once in a lifetime improvised performances.”

Alex Kurland, Director of Programming and Talent Buyer, also spoke about Glasper’s artistry in alignment with the festival.

“We’re honored to present a tastefully curated festival, gathering remarkable and culturally important artists with Robert Glasper as the cornerstone and helm,” he expressed. “The programming mirrors the extraordinary depth of Robert’s artistry, style and collaborative range, and is in the spirit of his annual residency at the iconic Blue Note New York. Just like at Blue Note, this festival reflects our tradition for bringing the highest caliber of artistry and star power to small-scale settings for a most intimate, high quality experience. Expect the unexpected with spontaneous special moments, and with Dave Chappelle in the house, this festival is bound to be historic.”