Downtown Colorful 'Alebrijes' Sculptures Arrive for San Festival
In the heart of San Jose, the 35th annual San Jose Jazz Summer Fest took place from August 8 to 10, 2025, transforming downtown into a vibrant hub of music and culture. The three-day event, primarily held at Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park, featured over a hundred artists from around the globe, blending jazz’s legacy with modern influences spanning various genres.
Headliners included Common, Mavis Staples, Femi Kuti & The Positive Force, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The Headhunters, Lalah Hathaway, PJ Morton, Bilal, and Theo Croker, who served as the inaugural "Artist-In-Residence" for the "Future of Jazz" initiative.
A highlight of the festival was the installation of eight towering alebrijes sculptures, each between 20 and 22 feet tall. These colorful, fantastical Mexican folk art sculptures added a striking visual element to the event, enhancing the cultural and artistic experience for festivalgoers.
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Attendees of the San Jose Jazz Summer Fest, held in August 2025, were in for a treat with an impressive lineup of music entertainment, featuring artists like Common and Mavis Staples. The festival, transforming downtown San Jose into a hub of music and culture, also included a blend of jazz music with modern influences from various genres.
