2026 Sounds Around Town

“Hudson Hall… is putting in overtime to turn the charming and walkable city of Hudson into a sought-after jazz destination.” — New York City Jazz Record

Music is everywhere during the 2026 Hudson Jazz Festival!

From Bard College Jazz Program students and alumni to beloved hometown favorites and emerging local artists, enjoy free, family-friendly performances all over Hudson, all weekend long.

Curated by John Esposito

2026 HUDSON JAZZ FESTIVAL
Sounds Around Town

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
- Sounds Around Town Preview at the Hudson Farmers’ Market!
- 9–10:45 AM | Hudson Farmers’ Market | Sivaan Barak Saacks Quintet — Sivaan Barak Saacks (vocals), Eric Hobson (guitar), Jasmine Caperton (bass), Micah Kelleher (drums)
- 11:15 AM–1 PM | Hudson Farmers Market | Miles Taylour Sweeny: Bad Times Trio — Miles Taylour Sweeny (guitar and vocals), Max Liebman (bass), Thomas Wandell (drums)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
- 1:30–3:30 PM | Hudson Hall | John Esposito (solo piano)
- 4–6 PM | Hudson Amtrak Station | Leo Belsky / Maxwell Barnes Duo — Leo Belsky (vocals, keyboards and guitar), Max Barnes (tenor saxophone)
- 4–6 PM | Hudson Brewing Co. | Maia Jarrett Quartet — Maia Jarrett (vocals), Randy Stevens (saxophone), Nico Bald (piano), Micah Kelleher (drums)
- 6–9 PM | Isaan Thai Star | John Esposito (solo piano)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
- 9:15–10:45 AM | Hudson Farmers’ Market | Nico Bald Trio — Nico Bald (piano), Jamie Harte (bass), Micah Kelleher (drums)
- 11 AM–1 PM | Pocket Park | Pocket Merchant — Alden Slack (saxophone), Adriana Tampasis (flute), Justin Geyer (keyboard and synth bass), Marco Spodek (drums)
- 11:15 AM–1 PM | Hudson Farmers’ Market | Sparrow Lore — Jef Brown (guitar), Max Liebman (bass), Aidan Samp (drums)
- 1:30–3:30 PM | Pocket Park | Sam Bernhardt Quartet — Sam Bernhardt (guitar), Paul Kleinschmidt (guitar), Mark Roman (bass), Thomas Wandell (drums)
- 3:30–5:30 PM | Padrona | Lillie Rivera Rosario Trio — Lillie Rivera Rosario (vocals and guitar), Azalea Bettigole (percussion), Additional Musician TBC
- 4–6 PM | GOTHAM | Erin Hobson / Jasmine Caperton Duo — Erin Hobson (guitar) and Jasmine Caperton (bass and saxophone)
- 4:30–6 PM | Marine Penvern Atelier | Leo Belsky / Maxwell Barnes Duo — Leo Belsky (vocals, keyboards and guitar), Max Barnes (tenor saxophone)
- 6–9 PM | Isaan Thai Star | Leo Belsky — Leo Belsky (piano, guitar, vocals), Maxwell Barnes (saxophone), Micah Kelleher (drums) Bass TBC

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
- 11 AM–1 PM | The Secret Gardener | Tampasis / Shemesh — Adriana Tampasis (flute), Omer Shemesh (oud and keyboard)
- 5:30 PM–8:30 PM | Isaan Thai Star | Armen Donelian (solo piano)