Return of Cairo Jazz Festival

06 Oct, 2016

Eighth edition of Cairo Jazz Festival to feature international musicians.

The eighth edition of the Cairo Jazz Festival (CJF) will take place from 20-22 October at the Greek Campus in downtown Cairo.

The three-day festival features international musicians including the Andromeda Mega Express Orchestra from Germany; the Hermine Duerloo & Rembrandt Frerichs Trio from the Netherlands; the Karmen Roivassepp Quartet from Denmark; and the Atom String Quartet from Poland, who will perform on the venue’s indoor and outdoor stage.

The programme also includes Egyptian artists such as Hamza Namira; the Noha Fekry & Amro Salah Trio; HOH; and the Shady Al Qaseer group, as well as jazz-themed activities for children.

Founded in 2009 by Egyptian jazz pianist, composer and producer Salah, the annual festival has established itself firmly on the capital's arts calendar.

For full programme details see website.