| Date | Venue | Artist | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan -10 | Eastman Theater | George Shearing Quintet | |
| Jan -13-18 | Mardi Gras | Helen Merrill | |
| Jan -17 | Auditorium Theater | Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson Trio | |
| Feb 24-Mar 01 | Ridge Crest Inn | Gerry Mulligan Quartet | Art Farmer (t), Bill Crow (b), Dave Bailey (d) |
| Feb 20 | Auditorium Theater | Dixie Jamboree | Chris Barber, Ottila Peterson, Pee Wee Irwin, Bob Wilber, Chubby Jackson, Marty Napoleon, Mickey Sheen |
| Apr 07-12 | Ridge Crest Inn | Chico Hamilton Quintet | |
| Apr 25 | Auditorium Theater | Benny Goodman Orchestra, Ahmad Jamal, Dakota Staton | |
| Apr 28-May 03 | Ridge Crest Inn | Abbey Lincoln and Trio | |
| May 14-17 | Ridge Crest Inn | Al Belletto Sextet | |
| May 19-24 | Ridge Crest Inn | Lambert, Hendricks & Ross | with Nat Pierce Trio |
| May 29-31 | Surf Club | Claude Thornhill Orchestra | |
| Jul 27 | Melody Fair, Wurlitzer Park, Buffalo, NY | Erroll Garner | |
| Sep 07 | Melody Fair, Wurlitzer Park, Buffalo, NY | Carmen McRae and Trio, Turk Murphy, Pat Yankee | |
| Oct 31 | Auditorium Theater | Stan Kenton Orchestra | with June Christy and the Four Freshmen |
| Nov 07 | Eastman Theater | Mahalia Jackson |
Note: This list is not comprehensive. Many clubs did not advertise their bookings. The information is taken from microfilm of the Rochester Times-Union stored at the main library in Rochester, NY.
Rochester, NY Venue Locations:
Auditorium Theater – 875 Main St. E.
Golden Grill = Mardi Gras – 4775 Lake Ave.
Ridge Crest Inn – 1982 Ridge Rd. E.