Exit Zero Jazz Festival Explained

Exit Zero Jazz Festival
Genre:	Jazz
Dates:	Twice annually (spring and fall)
Location:	Cape May, New Jersey
Years Active:	2012–present
Founders:	Michael Kline

The Exit Zero Jazz Festival is an biannual jazz festival held each spring and each fall in Cape May, New Jersey. Each installment typically runs for three days.^[1] Headliners perform on one of the two main stages, often at the Cape May Convention Hall, and additional performances take place in the bars and restaurants in Cape May.^[2] The non-profit Cape May Jazz Festival Foundation operates the festival. New Orleans-style second line parades are typically part of the event.^{[3] [4] [5]}

Performers

Performers have included Dianne Reeves, Meshell Ndegeocello, Wynton Marsalis, Pat Metheny, Chick Corea, Charles Lloyd, the Vijay Iyer Trio, Branford Marsalis, Gabrielle Cavassa, Matthew Whitaker and others.^[6]

See also

• James Moody Jazz Festival, annual jazz festival held in Newark, New Jersey
• Chicken Bone Beach Jazz series on Missouri Avenue Beach in Atlantic City
• AAPI Jazz Fest held in Newark, New Jersey

Notes and References

1. [NPR|NPR Music]
2. Web site: Philly vs. New Orleans: From the Exit Zero Jazz Fest, two concerts suggest a battle of the bands. October 25, 2023. WRTI.
3. https://www.npr.org/2021/07/29/1022220594/watch-highlights-from-exit-zero-jazz-festivals-10-year-anniversary
4. Web site: Michael Kline Tunes the Jazz Details. John. Cooke. August 13, 2015.
5. Web site: Top 15 NJ Arts Events of Week: TD James Moody Jazz Festival, Exit Zero Jazz Festival, more. Jay. Lustig. November 3, 2023. NJArts.net.
6. Web site: Moment's Notice: Dianne Reeves kicks off the Exit Zero Jazz Fest. November 5, 2023. WRTI.