Staten Island JAZZ Festival 37 | December 20th, 2025
Staten Island JAZZ Festival 37 Saturday, December 20th 7 PM
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Universal Temple of the Arts Staten Island JAZZ Festival 37 promises an unforgettable night with Arturo O’Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble, Wycliffe Gordon with the Dal Segno Trio, The Brianna Thomas Band, Sounds of April & Randall, and the Julie Maniscalco Dectet. Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of jazz on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 7 p.m. at the iconic St. George Theatre , 35 Hyatt Street, Staten Island, NY 10301.
Guiding the night’s festivities as the esteemed Master of Ceremonies will be none other than Sheila E. Anderson of WBGO, 88.3 FM , whose insightful commentary and passion for jazz will elevate the experience for all attendees.
Click here to read more about this year’s featured performers.
In addition to the distinguished musical performances, SIJF 37 will formally honor three outstanding individuals who embody the festival’s spirit of excellence, justice, and joy through their contributions to jazz and community:
* The incredible Antoinette Montague , blues and jazz singer, entertainer, and educator, aka “Jazz Woman to the Rescue,” and acclaimed jazz producer and educator, Amilcar Mtu , will both receive the Sajda Musawwir Ladner Jazz Legacy Award.
* Edwina Frances Martin, Esq. Commissioner, Public Administrator of Richmond County, honored for her unwavering dedication to civic engagement and advocacy, will receive the UTA Community Leadership Award.
Let’s celebrate this great music together — join us for an unforgettable festival experience! General Admission tickets are $37. Buy Your Tickets Today!
St. George Theatre Box Office
35 Hyatt Street
Staten Island, NY 10301
Phone: 718-442-2900
Hours
The St. George Theatre box office is open Tuesday to Friday from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. (On Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays the box office is open only if a show is scheduled, in which case the box office will open four hours prior to showtime.)
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UTA’s Staten Island JAZZ Festival 37 is supported, in part, with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Additional corporate support has been provided by Con Edison. UTA gratefully acknowledges Empire Outlets, WBGO and the Romare Bearden Foundation for their support.
A special thank you to Council Member Kamillah M. Hanks.
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