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2026 LINEUP
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Jazz Vocalist
Jazz Vocalist
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This year’s lineup features Alex Bugnon, Michael Mayo, and Jimmie Highsmith Jr., joined by special guests Tia Fuller, Wycliffe Gordon, and Bill Easley, with additional guest appearances throughout the day. Also performing are Taryn. Sunchild, Darryl Parker, and The Koan Collective—bringing together a dynamic mix of world-class talent and rising artists for an unforgettable summer destination experience.
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The Martha’s Vineyard Jazz Experience is an annual celebration honoring the culture and history of Oak Bluffs while showcasing world-class contemporary jazz, Neo-soul, and R&B. The festival also features food vendors and family
activities, with a portion of proceeds supporting student education and scholarships through
the Williams-Franklin Foundation and the Rise and Shine Center for Media Arts & Technology.
HOW TO GET THERE
Martha's Vineyard is a true island-with no bridges or tunnels connecting to the mainland-which makes arriving part of the adventure. You can reach the island by ferry or plane. Ferries depart daily from Woods Hole, Falmouth, Hyannis, New Bedford, and Newport, arriving in Oak Bluffs or Vineyard Haven, just minutes from MVCMA Tabernacle.
WHERE TO STAY
Stay with our official lodging partners for Martha’s Vineyard Jazz Experience. Enjoy the convenience of on-island accommodations at the Mansion House in Vineyard Haven or stay just off-island at the Admiralty Inn in Falmouth with easy ferry access to Martha’s Vineyard. Special rates may be available for MV Jazz Experience guests.
Have questions or need more information?
Use the contact form below or email info@mvjazzexperience.com.
Address
MVCMA Tabernacle
80 Trinity Park, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
Phone
508-955-5693
