Where:
Varljenska cesta 14
51211
Matulji
Croatia
When:
May
Artistic Director:
Damjan Grbac
Description:
Jazz Time Rijeka is one of the oldest and most prestigious Croatian jazz festivals. In 2024, it will mark its 33rd rendition with a lineup that consists of illustrious interational stars and regional talents. Some of the greats who left their mark by headlining the festival are Benny Golson, Kenny Burrell, Richard Bona, and Kurt Rosenwinkel (to name just a few). and most of them performed in Croatia exclusively at Jazz Time. The festival is managed by the artistic director Damjan Grbac and sound engineer Igor Susanj via the company G.IS., which serves as its legal entity and de facto organizer of the festival. It is generously supported by the local and regional community, as well as by the Croatian Ministry of Culture and Media.