Jaleel Shaw and Virginia Arts Festival

The Virginia Arts Festival, established in Norfolk in 1997, is a celebrated performing arts presenter. It showcases diverse genres including international ballet, classical, jazz, rock, and opera. Known for bringing world-class artists to southeastern Virginia, it transforms the region into a cultural destination. The festival commissions new works and offers extensive educational programs, earning national recognition for artistic excellence. It is also known for the Virginia International Tattoo.

Philadelphia-born alto and soprano saxophonist Jaleel Shaw, a Berklee and Manhattan School alum, won 2014 Downbeat Rising Star. He leads 3 acclaimed albums and plays with Roy Haynes, Tom Harrell, Christian McBride, and more.