BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Burlington Discover Jazz Festival kicks off next week for its 41st run.
This year’s festival from June 5-9 features Haitian-American composer, singer, and visual artist Cécile McLorin Salvant, who kicks off the festival Wednesday at the Flynn. Five-time Grammy-winning pianist Robert Glasper will close out the festival. In addition to the main acts at the Flynn, there will be numerous free shows and local student bands at venues across the city.
Cat Viglienzoni spoke with Matt Rogers, the festival’s director of programming, for a preview.