Jazz Festival kicks off in Burlington

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BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Jazz lovers will boogie to Burlington for the annual Jazz Festival.

Wednesday evening is night one of the 41st annual Burlington Discover Jazz Festival, which runs through Sunday, June 9.

Haitian-American composer, singer, and visual artist Cecile McLorin Salvant kicks off the festival tonight at the Flynn.

The event is hosted by the Flynn each year, and while mainstage shows will be held at the Flynn, there will be some free shows and local student bands at other venues across the city.