Sibiu Jazz is a cultural manifestation of the spirit of jazz and how it can touch people’s minds and souls. The festival is here to inspire a free spirit in people by passionately opening up the infinitely surprising world of jazz. Founded in the 70s by a group of bold thinkers, the long-standing festival has become a proud ambassador of Sibiu worldwide. The hard-earned reputation makes Sibiu a gr
eat start for Romanian and European young talents, at the yearly jazz competition. The rich history of Sibiu Jazz is marked by an outstanding lineup, including —Archie Shepp, Arturo Sandoval, Anca Parghel, Aura Urziceanu, Bill Evans, Charles Lloyd, Chucho Valdés, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Didier Lockwood, Enrico Rava, Jan Garbarek, Johnny Răducanu, Namysłowski, Omar Sosa, Ron Carter, T***s Thielemans, Vienna Art Orchestra, and many other legendary artists who honour the beautiful craft of jazz. Every year, the 3-day festival brings together a fusion of colourful styles to show the wide range of sounds in jazz today, from the comforting classics to latin jazz, jazz rock and various other lively rhythms.
