2024 Palm Springs Women’s Jazz Festival

2024 Palm Springs Women’s Jazz Festival for a celebration of Jazz + Blues = Soul!

LALAH HATHAWAY — SATURDAY, Nov 9

Annenberg Theater • Two shows, 3:45 PM & 6:45 PM

​The esteemed Dr. Gail Johnson and Jazz In Pink will be opening for Lalah Hathaway on Saturday, November 9th for both shows.

Join us at the 2024 Palm Springs Women’s Jazz Festival for a celebration of Jazz + Blues = Soul! The Festival runs November 8 – 10, 2024, with concerts at the intimate setting of the Annenberg Theater.

​Lalah Hathaway is an artist, singer/songwriter and producer with vocal abilities matched by few. A Five-time Grammy Award winner and 10-time nominee, Lalah Hathaway released her seventh solo studio album, VANTABLACK, her most empowered and impressive effort to date, has created a sixteen track sonic landscape filled with dynamic production and superhuman vocals.

​Her current single, “So In Love” is on top of the charts!

Lalah Hathaway’s music transcends genre – from soulful jazz to R&B ballads and pop standards. A sought-after collaborator to some of today’s top hitmakers, including Herbie Hancock, Esperanza Spalding, Grover Washington Jr., Meshell Ndegeocello. Lalah Hathaway has also shared the stage with music legends, from Prince to Stevie Wonder to Anita Baker.

As daughter to the late, great Donny Hathaway and the product of undeniable music royalty, Lalah Hathaway has the most soulful of music running through her veins.

​We are honored to announce the esteemed Dr. Gail Johnson and Jazz In Pink will be opening for Lalah Hathaway on Saturday, November 9th for two sets. Dr. Johnson’s extraordinary compositions and wizardry on the grand piano, and Jazz In Pink musical talent will set the stage for an amazing evening.

​On Sunday, November 10th, the spotlight shines on our very own Divas of Desert, with a tribute to Anita Baker, Roberta Flack and jazz legends, who have paved the way for today’s vibrant jazz, blues and soul scene. Adding to the evening’s splendor, Motown heroes and Legends awardee Blinky Williams will join us, bringing her unique flair and expertise to this celebration of musical excellence.

​Join us as we salute these remarkable artists, who embody dedication and passion in every note they sing. Celebrate their talent with us at the 2024 Palm Springs Women’s Jazz Festival, where music and history converge in an unforgettable experience. Please join us for this indelible musical journey that honors our jazz, blues and soul heritage and inspires future generations.