The lineup for the 2023 Blue Note Jazz Festival in Napa has been revealed. Mary J. Blige, Nas, and Chance The Rapper set to headline the three-day festival at the Silverado Resort in Napa Valley, Calif. from July 28-30, with Dave Chappelle returning as the weekend’s host. The festival posted on social media: "The Blue Note Jazz Festival Napa 2023 lineup is here! Featuring artist in residence @robertglasper and hosted by comedian @davechappelle, the intimate festival boasts a lineup of cultural icons, all in tune to celebrate the influence of jazz on hip-hop for the past 50 years. 3-day passes go on sale Friday, 4/7, at 9am PT."
Robert Glasper will return as the festival’s artist-in-residence and is set to perform alongside De La Soul, Bilal, Lalah Hathaway, and other surprise guests. Rounding out the bill, the rest of the lineup includes NxWorries (comprised of Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge), Ari Lennox, Cordae, PJ Morton, Meshell Ndegeocello, Gary Clark Jr., Parliament-Funkadelic with George Clinton, Digable Planets, BJ The Chicago Kid, Terrace Martin, Madlib, and more.
Attendees will have the option to purchase three-day GA passes starting at $550 or three-day VIP passes starting at $1,499 before taxes and fees. After parties will be ticketed separately for $225 per night. Parking passes can also be purchased separately for those obtaining event passes for the entire weekend. For more information, head to www.bluenotejazzfestival.com.
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