AKRON, Ohio – The Rubber City Jazz and Blues Fest will return to several downtown venues Sept. 10-12.
The annual festival is a nod to the city’s jazz heritage and features local and world-renowned talent. Admission for most performances is free, according to the event website.
Saxophonist Gerald Albright and soul-jazz flutist Althea René will headline the 2026 festival with a performance on Sept. 12 at Lock 3 (ticketed event)…