Conceived by Ignazio Garsia, founder and president of the Sicilian Jazz Orchestra The Brass Group, it is the only orchestral production festival in the world. Promoted and organized by the Sicilian Region – Department of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment – and the result of collaboration with the Municipality of Palermo, the University of Palermo, the Sicilian Jazz Orchestra Foundation – The Brass Group, and the regional music conservatories.

Village People, Cecile McLorin, Eliane Elias, Victor Wooten, Jazzmeia Horn, John Pizzarelli, Piero Pelù, Nina Zilli.
A total of 85 concerts: 8 orchestral productions, 61 concerts in the village, 14 in decentralized locations, and 2 in facilities that serve the community; 385 musicians involved in the village; 5 world premieres with Village People, Nina Zilli, Piero Pelù, Jazzmeia Horn, and Victor Wooten; 3 national exclusives with John Pizzarelli, Cecile McLorin, and Eliane Elias; artists from 9 different countries; 9 collaborations with other international festivals; 3 graduation concerts with Sicilian conservatories; 1 concert with Erasmus+ activities; and 5 orchestra conductors.
Elvira Amata, Regional Councilor for Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment, commented on the initiative:
“The Sicilia Jazz Festival has grown immensely over the past five years, both artistically and as a tourist attraction. A key strength for our territory is the uniqueness of the festival, with original orchestral productions and world premieres, as well as its international reach and the partnerships developed over the years, which enhance our historical sites. As a result, delegations from multiple countries come to Sicily. Now, thanks to the planned three-year budget allocation and the commitment of the government and parliament, we are able to plan future editions, fostering an incoming strategy that increasingly integrates culture, music, and tourism.”