New York’s Smoke Jazz Club kick-starts 2023 with a stellar line-up of some of jazz’s greatest artists during the month of January. SMOKE honors two octogenarians with special birthday celebrations: saxophonist Billy Harper and drummer Al Foster. Master trumpeter and pianist Nicholas Payton is joined by two of the greatest: bassist Buster Williams and drummer Lenny White for a four-night album release series. SMOKE’s […]
On Saturday, September 24, 2022, 1:00pm – 7:00 pm at Marcus Garvey Park | Richard Rodgers Amphitheatre, in Harlem, iconic saxophone players Bill Saxton, Alvin Flythe, Todd Herbert, Sweet Lee Odom, Patience Higgins, TK Blue and John S. Mannan join three rhythm sections to play the music of John Coltrane from the […]
The Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage is back in 2022 with nearly 90 free and benefit performances in Central Park and 12 neighborhood parks across all five boroughs. Save the date for Opening Night in Central Park, Saturday, June 11th, with the legendary jazz pianist and composer Herbie Hancock, produced in […]
In honor of bassist and composer Charles Mingus, whose 100th birthday would have been on April 22, 2022, Jazz at Lincoln Center will present a Charles Mingus Centennial Celebration to commemorate his legacy as a trailblazing composer, performer, and bandleader, and as a staunch advocate for social justice and education. The celebration, […]
This April, Flushing Town Hall celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month with an incredible line-up of jazz events, both in person and available to stream for free online for those unable to make it to the historic venue, a Smithsonian affiliate in Queens.
Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club continues its season of in-person performances in January and February 2022, presenting a diverse lineup that pays tribute to jazz greats, showcases rising stars on the scene, and welcomes award-winning artists whose work runs the gamut of jazz styles and traditions. The year begins with the […]
The 13th Annual Stan Michels Memorial Jazz Concert will take place on Saturday, July 31st in Fort Tryon Park to honor the late New York City Council Member, Stan Michels.
We were thrilled to hear that Jazzmobile’s Summerfest 2021 announced their calendar of musical events. Below are a few from the lineup on the website that caught our eye.
The Capital One City Park’s Foundation Summerstage 2021 kicked off its season in Central Park with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra on June 17th, followed by a pre-screening of the documentary Summer of Soul in Marcus Garvey Park on June 19th. Check out this years SummerStage Season Brochure, ~ a bit pared-down, […]
Sittin’ In tells the little-known story of America’s jazz clubs of the 1940s and 1950s. In exclusive interviews, iconic musicians Sonny Rollins and Quincy Jones and preeminent jazz historian Dan Morgenstern give first-person accounts of the clubs Rollins called “a paradisiacal place to be.” In additional interviews, musician, MacArthur Fellow and Kennedy […]
This year, The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival will go digital, celebrating Charlie Parker at 100, with livestream performances and talks. Not skipping a beat, this 28th iteration of the festival, will bring Jazz to New Yorkers for free online streaming.
Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI) invites the public to Virtual Jazz 101 with Bobby Sanabria tonight, June 30th at 7:00pm. Watch on Facebook Live or Youtube channels.
Closing out the month of August, New York City will proudly celebrate the inauguration of the 1st Harlem Jazz & Music Festival. This much anticipated, international music and culture festival, will celebrate 17 genres of music from around the world, all which are embedded in the fabled Harlem music and cultural experiences, ranging from its […]
Demisch Danant will open its doors to the exhibition, Jazz, organized in collaboration with Ricco/Maresca. Inspired by the melodies and spirit of the 1950s in Paris, this exhibition highlights unexpected syncopation and rhythms shared by French design of the Fifties and paintings of architecture and cityscapes by African American artist William L. Hawkins.
From Wednesday, August 21st through Saturday, August 24th, here’s your schedule for the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival.
Friday, August 9th in Marcus Garvey Park and Saturday, August 10th ~ Great Jazz on the Great Hill! Read more……
The 27th Annual ‘Jazz at the Mansion‘ hosted by Marjorie Eliot, Rudel Drears and Parlor Entertainment, will be held on Saturday, August 17th at 2:00pm and Sunday, August 18th at 6:00pm. The outdoor jazz performance is held on the lawn of the historic landmark Morris Jumel Mansion. This two-day event is free and open to […]
Cancelled Due to Weather! Get your dancing shoes on or bring your folding chair as we Swing and Chill to the sounds of the Harlem Renaissance Orchestra outdoors on the State Office Building Plaza! West Harlem Arts & Jazz Fest: The Harlem Renaissance Orchestra at The State Office Building Plaza for Jazz & Swing Dance […]
Keep up-to-date with Jazzmobile55, including cancellations due to weather, on the website.
Jazzmobile to launch residency at historic Minton’s Playhouse ~ kicking it off on July 4th and every Thursday there after. Let’s celebrate! Read more……
You think it’s hot outside? Check this out ~ Jazzmobile to launch residency at historic Minton’s Playhouse ~ kicking it off with Nat Adderley, Jr. on July 4th. Let’s celebrate!
Date Change due to weather ~ July 7th Each Summer, we look forward to performances by The Classical Theatre of Harlem on stage in Marcus Garvey Park. This season they will present The Bacchae, a story in which Dionysus, the god of wine,, prophecy, religious ecstasy, and fertility, returns to his birthplace in Thebes in […]
The Science of Music brings musical elements of sound to life! Reserve your student seats today.
Jazzmobile will celebrate National Jazz Appreciation Month, Duke Ellington’s Birthday, Louis Armstrong and more with the annual event, Keep The Music Playing Concert, scheduled for April 29th. Join Jazzmobile for a three-hour evening of great music. Early Bird tickets now online! Keep the Music Playing will be held on Monday, April 29th from 6:30-9:30pm at […]
Hey kids! Grab your Mom, Dad, Grandparent or Babysitter…… Lil’ Studio: The Color of Jazz (Session B) is a free event for parents, caregivers and organizations along with little ones ages 2.5 to 4 years old. They will enjoy making art and other activities that encourage creative time and bonding ~ listening to jazz as […]
Spanish-American guitarist Oscar Peñas will bring his newest musical oeuvre Almadraba to Aaron Davis Hall for two concerts presented by City College Center for the Arts (CCCA) at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 7, and Friday, February 8. A fascinating mix of the jazz and classical worlds, the Almadraba suite performed by the Oscar Peñas […]
Jazzmobile Summerfest55 at Aaron Davis Hall will take place on Saturday, October 27th, located at 160 Convent Avenue. Free General Admission, however seating is first-come-first-served. Lobby opens at 1:30pm. More information and Register on Eventbrite. Follow the Event on Jazzmobile ~ Facebook.
Put your dancin’ shoes on and get ready for Tonight We Dance: A Night of Jazz & Swing! Presented by The Harlem Swing Dance Society and Harlem Renaissance Orchestra, its a night to share stories and listen to the music reminiscent of the Big Band Era. Tonight We Dance: A Night of Jazz & Swing! […]
The El Barrio Latin Jazz Festival was founded by former Alliance board member Jeremy Vega in 2016. We promised him that this would be an annual event. The 3rd annual El Barrio Latin Jazz Festival is Presented by the Marcus Garvey Park Alliance and Jazzmobile. This event is FREE and everyone is invited. Follow the […]
City Park’s Summer Stage 2018 is the City’s largest free outdoor performing arts festival, bringing more than 100 performances to 18 neighborhood parks across all five boroughs from May to October. All free and open to the public. Here’s what’s on tap in August including the film, Milford Graves Full Mantis at The Maysles Cinema […]
The annual Morris-Jumel Mansion Jazz Festival will take place on Saturday, August 18 and Sunday, August 19th from 2:00-6:00pm, brought to us by Marjorie Eliot and Parlor Entertainment! The Morris-Jumel Mansion Jazz Festival has taken place for more than twenty-five years. This two-day Event is Free and open to the public. Morris-Jumel Mansion is located […]
The 10th Annual Stan Michels Jazz Concert will be held on Saturday, August 11th in Fort Tryon Park on the promenade which is named for Stan Michels, alongside the Heather Garden overlooking the Hudson River from 12:30pm to 4:00pm. Marjorie Eliot and her ensemble will be performing for this Free Event, honoring Stan […]
City Park’s Summer Stage 2018 is the City’s largest free outdoor performing arts festival, bringing more than 100 performances to 18 neighborhood parks across all five boroughs from May to October. All free and open to the public. Here’s what’s on tap in August including the film, Milford Graves Full Mantis at The […]
Another fabulous season of music just announced by Jazzmobile. Jazzmobile SummerFest55 ~ Check it out!
Dust off your dancing shoes! The Harlem Swing Dance Society and Harlem Renaissance Orchestra will join together for an evening of Dance at the Marcus Garvey Park Richard Rodgers Amphitheater. Dance to the music reminiscent of the Big Band Era. Can’t dance? Free Dance Lessons from 5-6pm. This is a free event taking place on […]
If you love Jazz, you’ve been to Smalls Jazz Club in Greenwich Village. Below are a few photos taken at the Club over the years by Ben Lieberman, photographer and lover of jazz.
Harlem Late Night Jazz, Inc. presents St. Nick’s Pub Dedication Jazz Festival with 14 very special one-time performances, jam sessions, singers, tap dancers and more. Join the celebration…. Read more
Harlem Late Night Jazz, Inc. presents St. Nick’s Pub Dedication Jazz Festival with 14 very special one-time performances, jam sessions, singers, tap dancers and more. Join the celebration….
Jazzmobile held its annual community fundraiser on Monday evening, April 30th at First Corinthian Baptist Church in Harlem, and it was smokin! Didn’t make it? We have you covered. Here are a few pictures from the event and a way that you can participate in the Jazzmobile fundraiser even if you weren’t there. Read more….. […]
Jazzmobile held its annual community fundraiser on Monday evening, April 30th at First Corinthian Baptist Church in Harlem, and it was smokin! Didn’t make it? We have you covered. Here are a few pictures from the event and a way that you can participate in the Jazzmobile fundraiser even if you weren’t there.
Get ready for the Alegria, Urban Latin Jazz Portrait Concert ~ new, original compositions by Samuel Torres from his forthcoming album, Alegria, presented by City College Center for the Arts on Friday, May 18th.
Welcome to Harlem Tours announced a Harlem Jazz Series that will be held every Tuesday from Noon to 2pm, beginning April 17th ($15 admission) ~ and Friday evenings from 7-9pm, beginning May 4th ($20 admission). The weekly events will take place at Greater Calvary Baptist Church, 43-55 West 124th Street, located on the North/West corner […]
Here is a nice read in The New Yorker on The Healing Power of Jazz, and Harlem’s own Phil Young and The Gathering of the Harlem Hip! Catch Phil every Thursday night at Lenox Saphire, Lenox Avenue at 127th Street.
Jazz Legent, Sonny Rollins. Image courtesy of The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, with photo credit via Chuck Stewart
MASC Hospitality Group announced dates for the seasonal Uptown Night Market on April 13th and the Harlem Bazaar, May 7th.
City College Center for the Arts (CCCA) is marking the 60-year history of the legendary, Cuban charanga band Orquesta Broadway on Friday, March 24 at Aaron Davis Hall’s Marian Anderson Theatre, with a special concert featuring multi-award-winning flutist and educator Connie Grossman and esteemed flutist Karen Joseph. Award-winning radio host and Latin […]
Sitting in on the recent CB 11 meeting, Jana La Sorte, the Administrator of Historic Harlem Parks, gave an update on a plethora of good news happening in Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem. The Park, which runs from 120th Street to 124th Street, and from Madison Avenue to Mount Morris Park West, […]
The month of March opens up to a host of new and exciting exhibitions, talks, and annual events and celebrations from St. Patrick’s Day (for All), Women’s History Month, The Photography Show, to Love Rocks NYC and Villa Albertine’s ‘Night of Ideas’. New exhibitions by the New Museum, The MET, The Museum […]
The 2023 Theme for Women’s History Month is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.” “Throughout 2023, the NWHA will encourage the recognition of women, past and present, who have been active in all forms of media and storytelling including print, radio, TV, stage, screen, blogs, podcasts, news, and social media. This timely […]
