Virginia Arts Festival’s Attucks Jazz series brings great jazz artists to Norfolk’s historic Attucks Theatre. In an intimate club-like atmosphere, where every seat provides an up-close experience, jazz fans can enjoy the gifts of acclaimed artists who regularly play top New York clubs and jazz festivals across the U.S. and abroad.

Saxophonist Joel Frahm performs January 17, 2026. In demand as a sideman, Frahm has performed with the greats, including Maynard Ferguson, Betty Carter, Diane Schuur, Brad Mehldau and many more.