Rootabaga Kids with the John Tate Trio featuring Lenard Simpson

Galesburg native and Chicago-based bassist John Tate brings his group featuring rising star saxophonist Lenard Simpson to celebrate the Rootabaga Jazz Festival. This annual event turns the library into a jazz club for the whole family. More information at www.knox.edu/jazzyear

For over four decades,the Knox Rootabaga Jazz Festival, or “‘Baga” as it’s known to fans, has been a true celebration and affirmation of the unique spirit of the Galesburg community— a “small” community that has achieved the rare accomplishment of sustaining and growing an annual jazz festival of national renown. The festival reflects a unique collaboration between schools, businesses, and the Galesburg community. The greatest jazz artists from around the world have graced the stages of Rootabaga. Schedule, tickets and donation information is available at www.knox.edu/jazzyear.