Twin Tiers Jazz Festival

11/19/2025

Today we remember our good friend Joe Cavallaro. Joe passed away 10 years ago today, on November 19th, 2015. RIP, Joe. You are truly missed.

11/19/2020

Today marks 5 years since the passing of our great friend, Joe Cavallaro. We all miss you, Joe!!!!!

11/19/2019

Today we're remembering our good friend and TTJF co-founder Joe Cavallaro. It was four years ago today that Joe was called from this Earth to lead the great Dixieland band in the sky. We're all missing you buddy!! Be sure to join in with many of Joe's family and friends by hoisting a toast in his honor at 5:00 today!!

11/19/2018

Today we're remembering our good friend Joe Cavallaro. Today marks the third anniversary of his being called home to lead the great Dixieland band in the sky. We're missing you, good friend!!!

05/25/2018

Hello Twin Tiers Jazz Festival fans. Earlier today, organizers of the Syracuse Jazz Festival announced that their festival would not be taking place this year due to a lack of sponsorship. Sadly, we have to report that the same holds true for the Twin Tiers Jazz Festival. As a totally free festival, we have relied on the generosity of our various sponsors these last 12 years to present quality jazz musicians to our community. And when we say quality, we mean quality!!! Unfortunately, the festival has not produced the necessary numbers these last couple of years to warrant carrying on, so the festival will not take place this year. Like the Syracuse Jazz Festival, perhaps it can be revived in the future. We would like to thank Seneca Beverage, Elm Chevrolet and the Chemung Canal Trust Company who were with us since the first festival in 2006. Unfortunately, they can't carry the load themselves as they are so very giving to so many other community endeavors. Thanks also to the numerous other sponsors who have supported us through the years. It's been a great run, and maybe we can make it a reality again in the future. We've received a lot of great fan support, both locally and regionally. We especially want to thank our fans from the north (Rochester, Buffalo and Canada) who have loyally travelled to and vacationed in our community these last few years just for our jazz festival. They are tremendous people and great friends who always enjoyed their stay right here in the Twin Tiers. Thank you to everyone for your support these last 12 years!!!!

08/14/2017

08/13/2017

Well, our 12th Annual Twin Tiers Jazz Festival is in the books. Outside of a couple light rainshowers that we thought were going to pass, it was a great afternoon of jazz. Thanks again to our sponsors......Seneca Beverage, the Chemung Canal Trust Company, Edger Enterprises, and The Hilliard Corporation!!!! Without them, this festival would not be possible. Thanks also to the bands....The Joe Cavallaro Dixieland, Jon Seiger and his All-Stars, Dinny and the All-Stars, and the Jazz Happens Band. These talented musicians from various points in the US and Canada really put on a GREAT show!!!! Thanks to our emcee, Sue Schneck from WEHH AM-1600 who introduced our great musicians. And last but not least, thanks to all of you who turned out!!!! Once again, we had a great mix of folks from our community along with several out-of-town guests from various areas who came to town to enjoy the show. Thanks to all of you!!!!! Looking forward to our 13th show next year!!!!!

08/12/2017

Enjoying the great music of Joe Cavallaro's Dixieland Jazz Band! We are here until 6:00 pm - come out and enjoy the sweet sound of toe-tappin jazz in Wisner Park, Dinny & His All Stars, Bob Sieger & the All Stars and Jazz Happens!

08/12/2017

Today is the big day, and it looks like it's going to be a beauty weather-wise after all!!!! Come on out for a GREAT afternoon of entertainment featuring an array of GREAT jazz musicians from New York State, Pennsylvania and Canada!!! It's the 12th Annual Michelob Twin Tiers Jazz Festival, the areas premiere and longest running jazz festival!!!! Noon-6 today in beautiful Wisner Park in Downtown Elmira!!!!

08/10/2017

Some much happening in Downtown Elmira this weekend - Today, Elmira's Signature Summer Event, Wisner Market, Friday - Alive After Five at the Pioneer Bar & Grill from 5:00-9:00 and Saturday, the 12th Annual Twin Tiers Jazz Festival! Come enjoy your summer days and nights in Downtown Elmira.

Did you mark your calendar for some toe-tappin, dancing in the streets jazz music? Happening on Saturday, August 12th from 12:00-6:00 in the historic Wisner Park.

08/07/2017

The 12th Annual Twin Tier Jazz Festival is happening THIS Saturday in downtown Elmira from 12:00-6:00 - bring a friend, a chair, and your dancing shoes.

Did you mark your calendar for some toe-tappin, dancing in the streets jazz music? Happening on Saturday, August 12th from 12:00-6:00 in the historic Wisner Park.