The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival | Aug. 17th – 26th, 2012
The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival annually assembles some of the finest musicians in the world who reflect Parker’s musical individuality and genius, to promote appreciation for this highly influential and world-renowned artist.
In celebration of the 20th anniversary, City Parks Foundation will be presenting a variety of events, panels, and workshops leading up to the weekend festival that will help celebrate the legacy of Charlie Parker and further illuminate jazz in a diverse way.
Check back frequently for updates and additional events.
Friday, August 17 at Whole Foods Market Upper West Side – Jazz Legends: Charlie Parker Tribute
Sunday, August 19 at Ginny’s Supper Club at Red Rooster – Andy Milne’s Bandwidth
Monday, August 20 at Ginny’s Supper Club at Red Rooster – Lakecia Benjamin
Tuesday, August 21 at Bill’s Place – Charlie Parker on Swing Street: Musical Storytelling – We have reached capacity for this event.
Tuesday, August 21 at Harlem School of the Arts – Charlie Parker in 2012 Bird (Still) In Flight
Wednesday, August 22 at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music – A Conversation with Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and Ashley Kahn
Thursday, August 23 at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music – Workshop: WeBop: A Family Jazz Party – We have reached capacity for this event.
Thursday, August 23 at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music – Theatrical Presentation: Daniel Carlton presents “When Smalls Has It All”
Friday, August 24th at Marcus Garvey Park – BIRD WITH STRINGS WITH MIGUEL ATWOOD-FERGUSON AND SPECIAL GUESTS
Produced by Revive Music
Saturday, August 25th at Marcus Garvey Park – ROY HAYNES / RENE MARIE’S ‘EXPERIMENT IN TRUTH’ / DERRICK HODGE / ERIMAJ
Sunday, August 26th at Tompkins Square Park – ERNESTINE ANDERSON QUARTET / GREGORY PORTER / ANDY MILNE & DAPP THEORY/ SULLIVAN FORTNER