The annual Lewiston Jazz Festival will see wonderful jazz music and local vendors take over the scenic Niagara County village on Friday, Aug. 23 and Saturday, Aug. 24. 

On Friday, New York City jazz pianist Pete Malinverni, a Lewiston native, will perform, as will jazz vocalist Anaïs Reno. Then, on Saturday, the Jazz at the Ballroom organization will present jazz pianist Konrad Paszkudzki, featuring bassist Dylan Shamat, vocalist Olivia Chindamo, pianist/vocalist Champian Fulton, vocalist Vanessa Perea, vocalist Wyatt Michael, trombonist Rob Edwards, saxophonist Adrian Cunningham, and more, for three performances titled "Get Out of Town," "Flying High," and "Accentuate the Positive." There will also be a special performance by UB Zodiaque Dance for the third year in a row, followed by a tribute to George and Ira Gershwin by pianist Elliot Sneider.

"We are thrilled to present this celebration of the Great American Songbook at the Northwest Jazz Festival," said Tony Zambito, music director of the festival. "This unique programming approach will showcase the best of jazz talent, from established artists to emerging stars, and we can’t wait to share the timeless music of the Great American Songbook with our audience."

For tickets, performance schedules and more details visit www.lewistonjazz.com.

"We are eagerly anticipating this year’s festival and the exceptional lineup of talent it promises to bring," added Carol Calato, chairwoman of the Northwest Jazz Festival Board of Directors. "It’s a testament to the festival’s commitment to bring the best in jazz programming for the excited attendees of the festival."