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SJF 2026 ARTISTS
A-Town Sharps
Classic vocal and instrumental jazz combo with Latin and European influences.
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SET TIMES:
June 6 | 4:15 pm | Organic Oasis
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SET TIMES:
June 6 | 4:15 pm | Organic Oasis
Akutaq Project
Nordic cool, quirky music exploring groove-based improv & virtuosity
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SET TIMES:
May 31 | 7:15 pm | Organic Oasis
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SET TIMES:
May 31 | 7:15 pm | Organic Oasis
Alex Parsons Trio
Straight-Ahead, Driven Jazz
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SET TIMES:
May 31 | 2:15 pm | Organic Oasis
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SET TIMES:
May 31 | 2:15 pm | Organic Oasis
Alyssa Fischer Trio
AFT hails from Alaska’s capital, Juneau, where they have been performing regularly since 2015.
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SET TIMES:
May 29 | 10 pm | Van's Dive Bar
May 30 | 3 pm | Refuge Coffee*
May 31 | 4:15 pm | Organic Oasis
*billed as Alyssa Fischer & Friends
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SET TIMES:
May 29 | 10 pm | Van's Dive Bar
May 30 | 3 pm | Refuge Coffee*
May 31 | 4:15 pm | Organic Oasis
*billed as Alyssa Fischer & Friends
Aspenyarrow
A dreamy fusion of bedroom pop and folk pop, rich with harmonies, and raw emotion, whose songs explore the complexities of mental health, relationships, and self-discovery.
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SET TIMES:
June 5 | 6 pm | Anchorage Museum
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SET TIMES:
June 5 | 6 pm | Anchorage Museum
Billy Autumn
Multi-instrumentalist originally from Long Island, Billy moved Alaska in 2014 "for 3 months," and never left.
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SET TIMES:
May 28 | 6 pm | Refuge Coffee
June 7 | 5:30 pm | The Nave
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SET TIMES:
May 28 | 6 pm | Refuge Coffee
June 7 | 5:30 pm | The Nave
Carey Seward
Her original songs speak of life in the wilds of Alaska and the journey toward self-love. Her powerful, sometimes hilarious, sometimes heart-wrenching music is always vulnerable and authentic. A multidimensional creative, Seward is also a theatre artist, playwright and fire spinner!
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SET TIMES:
June 6 | 3 pm | Organic Oasis
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SET TIMES:
June 6 | 3 pm | Organic Oasis
Chazz Gist
Emotional-support bassist
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Chazz is one of our featured "artists at large." He is just as likely to show up anywhere any time!
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Chazz is one of our featured "artists at large." He is just as likely to show up anywhere any time!
Choice Bit of Calico
A 6-piece band that brings a vintage twist to modern hits, inspired by the iconic style of Postmodern Jukebox, with velvety vocals, and a rhythm section that grooves with timeless flair, they seamlessly blend contemporary pop with retro jazz, swing, and blues.
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SET TIMES:
June 6 | 1:45 pm | Organic Oasis
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SET TIMES:
June 6 | 1:45 pm | Organic Oasis
Christina Napoleon
Country, folk & indie music that gets right into your soul.
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SET TIMES:
May 29 | 6 pm | Refuge Coffee
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SET TIMES:
May 29 | 6 pm | Refuge Coffee
Constant Structure
Jazz combo playing standards and originals charts, as well as a bit of this and that too.
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SET TIMES:
June 6 | 3:30 pm | Refuge Coffee
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SET TIMES:
June 6 | 3:30 pm | Refuge Coffee
dreamcat
New wave, indietronica and synth-pop into every track, bringing their daydreams to the dancefloors around Alaska and beyond.
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SET TIMES:
June 6 | 11 pm | Paradise Club at Bernie's Bungalow (21+)
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SET TIMES:
June 6 | 11 pm | Paradise Club at Bernie's Bungalow (21+)
Duende Libre
Celebrating the connections between jazz & music from Cuba, Brazil & the Mediterranean.
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SET TIMES:
June 5 | 2 pm | Rhythm Workshop** | Anchorage Museum Reynolds Room
June 5 | 7:15 pm | Anchorage Museum Atrium
**Very Limited Availability. Look for more details under the Events tab!
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SET TIMES:
June 5 | 2 pm | Rhythm Workshop** | Anchorage Museum Reynolds Room
June 5 | 7:15 pm | Anchorage Museum Atrium
**Very Limited Availability. Look for more details under the Events tab!
Dylan Martin Quartet
Straight-ahead jazz up-and-comers from Anchorage, Alaska
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SET TIMES:
May 29 | 11 pm | Van's Dive Bar (21+)
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SET TIMES:
May 29 | 11 pm | Van's Dive Bar (21+)
Emma Hill
Alaskan musician, entrepreneur, and nonprofit founder whose nationally recognized folk work weaves together nature, activism, and community through powerful, story-driven songs.
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SET TIMES:
May 28 | 5 pm | Refuge Coffee
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SET TIMES:
May 28 | 5 pm | Refuge Coffee
Evil Wizard Collective
Genre-blurring Modern Jazz
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SET TIMES:
June 3 | House Concert***
***email us at spenardjazz@gmail.com for more information!
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SET TIMES:
June 3 | House Concert***
***email us at spenardjazz@gmail.com for more information!
Folk Medicine
Original music in a hybrid of styles ranging from blues to jazz to bluegrass to rock to folk.
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SET TIMES:
May 30 | 5 pm | Organic Oasis
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SET TIMES:
May 30 | 5 pm | Organic Oasis
Hot Club of Nunaka
Hot jazz from the 1930s & '40's that bridges gaps the distance between the present-day, Appalachia & Alaska.
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SET TIMES:
June 2 | 7 pm | Balto-Seppala Park | FREE
[organized in partnership with the Anchorage Concert Association]
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SET TIMES:
June 2 | 7 pm | Balto-Seppala Park | FREE
[organized in partnership with the Anchorage Concert Association]
Jacques Maree Quintet
Jazz-Fusion To The Core
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SET TIMES:
May 28 | House Concert***
***email us at spenardjazz@gmail.com for more information!
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SET TIMES:
May 28 | House Concert***
***email us at spenardjazz@gmail.com for more information!
Jessica Lucas Band
Jazz-based project blending improvisation with world music
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SET TIMES:
May 31 | 6 pm | Organic Oasis
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SET TIMES:
May 31 | 6 pm | Organic Oasis
Joe Craig
Modern poetic interpretations of classic jazz standards
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SET TIMES:
June 6 | 5:30 pm | Organic Oasis*
*billed as Alaska Jazz Quartet
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SET TIMES:
June 6 | 5:30 pm | Organic Oasis*
*billed as Alaska Jazz Quartet
Johnny Prizm Band
Sad-Boy Pop-Rock
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SET TIMES:
June 6 | 4:45 pm | Refuge Coffee
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SET TIMES:
June 6 | 4:45 pm | Refuge Coffee
JZAAM
Retrosexual International Swing Band
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SET TIMES:
June 5 | 10 pm | Paradise Club at Bernie's Bungalow
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SET TIMES:
June 5 | 10 pm | Paradise Club at Bernie's Bungalow
Katie Scoggin
Heartfelt, story-driven, emotionally resonant folk music & song-writing that's personal but somehow universal.
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SET TIMES:
June 6 | 12:30 pm | Organic Oasis
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SET TIMES:
June 6 | 12:30 pm | Organic Oasis
Keeley Boyle
Jazz-Folk Singer/Songwriter
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SET TIMES:
June 7 | 6:15 pm | The Nave
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SET TIMES:
June 7 | 6:15 pm | The Nave
SJF 2026 WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP | The Sound of Our Voices (Vocal Improv)Sun, Jun 07The Nave
SJF 2026 VENUES
Anchorage Museum
625 C St, Anchorage, AK 99501
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June 5 | 2 pm | Reynolds Room | Rhythm Workshop w/ Duende Libre
6 - 8 pm | The Atrium
June 6 | 12 pm | The Lawn
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June 5 | 2 pm | Reynolds Room | Rhythm Workshop w/ Duende Libre
6 - 8 pm | The Atrium
June 6 | 12 pm | The Lawn
Balto-Seppala Park
3360 Wisconsin St
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June 2 | 7 pm
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June 2 | 7 pm
House Concert
*Ticket Holders Will Receive Location Information*
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email spenardjazz@gmail.com for more information!
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email spenardjazz@gmail.com for more information!
The Nave
3502 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK 99503
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June 7 | 4 - 8 pm
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June 7 | 4 - 8 pm
Organic Oasis
2610 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK 99503
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May 30 | 4 - 6 pm
May 31 | 12:30 - 8 pm
June 6 | 12:30 - 8 pm
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May 30 | 4 - 6 pm
May 31 | 12:30 - 8 pm
June 6 | 12:30 - 8 pm
Paradise Bar at Bernie's Bungalow
626 D St #3522, Anchorage, AK 99501
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June 5 | 8 - 11 pm
June 6 | 8 pm - 12 am
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June 5 | 8 - 11 pm
June 6 | 8 pm - 12 am
Refuge Coffee Collaboration
3309 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK 99503
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May 28 | 5 - 8 pm (FREE)
May 29 | 5 - 8 pm
May 30 | 2 - 8 pm
June 6 | 1 - 8 pm
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May 28 | 5 - 8 pm (FREE)
May 29 | 5 - 8 pm
May 30 | 2 - 8 pm
June 6 | 1 - 8 pm
Van's Dive Bar
1027 E 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
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May 29 | 9 pm - 12 am
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May 29 | 9 pm - 12 am
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Spenard Jazz Fest is a multidisciplinary arts festival that celebrates music across all genres, with one emphasis on jazz, and another on Alaska.
In its 18th year, Spenard Jazz Fest 2025 will feature emerging local music stars, incredible regional artists, and many established Anchorage/Alaska greats.
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