The 25th Anniversary of The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival in N.Y. | Aug. 23rd-27th, 2017
City Parks Foundation announces
25th Anniversary
Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
Presented by Capital One Bank
August 16, 2017 — New York, NY — City Parks Foundation is proud to announce the 25th Anniversary celebration of the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival. The festival is New York City’s annual salute to the legendary late saxophonist, featuring storied veteran players as well as young jazz musicians who continue to shape and drive the art form.
17th Annual Jazz in the Valley in Poughkeepsie, NY | Aug. 20th, 2017
Jazz in the Valley Takes Over Poughkeepsie’s Waryas Park
Sunday, August 20, Noon – 6:00 pm
featuring Swing Unlimited featuring Delfeayo Marsalis, Cyrus Chestnut,
Javon Jackson, Jimmy Cobb & David Williams; Christopher Dean Sullivan Ensemble featuring Mala Waldron; Elio Villafranca & the Jass Syncopators; Neil Clarke’s Mongo Santamaria Centennial Project; and Jeff Siegel Sextet
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY, July 14, 2017 – JAZZ IN THE VALLEY takes over Poughkeepsie with two stages of non-stop music at Waryas Park on Sunday, August 20, from noon to 6:00 pm (gates open at 11:00 am).
The SummerStage 2016 in New York City | May 16th – September 23rd, 2016
City Parks Foundation announces
SUMMERSTAGE
Presented by Capital One Bank
Season runs May 16 – September 23
More than 100 FREE Music, Dance, Comedy, Family,
Film and Theater programs
in 16 Parks Across all 5 Boroughs of New York City
April 20, 2016 – New York, NY– City Parks Foundation is proud to announce the 2016 season of SummerStage, New York City’s largest free performing arts festival, bringing more than 100 free performances to Central Park and 15 neighborhood parks throughout the five boroughs.
Harlem Stage Presents “ELLA – A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION” in New York | Jan. 16th, 2018
Harlem Stage Presents
ELLA – A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Tuesday, January 16, 2018 – 7:00PM
NOVEMBER 20, 2017 – New York, NY — On January 16, 2018 at 7:00pm, join Harlem Stage — the legendary uptown venue that for over 30 years has been promoting the creative legacy of Harlem and artists of color — for a special winter benefit performance that will honor the life and work of Ella Fitzgerald.
The 2016 Blue Note Jazz Festival | June 1st-30th, 2016
Kamasi Washington, Robert Glasper,
Al Jarreau, Gilberto Santa Rosa,
Joshua Redman, Christian McBride,
McCoy Tyner, Ron Carter, Roy Haynes,
Scofield / Mehldau / Giuliana,
Rebirth Brass Band, Talib Kweli,
Sangam: Charles Lloyd / Zakir Hussain / Eric Harland,
Arturo Sandoval, Avishai Cohen, Jason Moran & More
New York, NY – April 15, 2016 – With over 100 events in 10 venues throughout New York City, the 2016 Blue Note Jazz Festival will take place June 1-30. Ticket information and a current schedule of events is available on the official website, www.BlueNoteJazzFestival.com. Additional performances, venues, and events will be announced in the coming weeks.
The 2nd Annual Beacon Jazz Festival | June 25th, 2016
SUN RA ARKESTRA TO HEADLINE 2nd ANNUAL BEACON JAZZ FESTIVAL
SECOND YEAR PRESENTING WORLD-CLASS JAZZ ALONGSIDE HUDSON VALLEYS DISTINCTIVE CRAFT DISTILLERIES, BREWERIES, BEVERAGES & MIXOLOGY BAR
AT BEACON’S PETE & TOSHI SEEGER RIVERFRONT PARK
SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2 TO 7 PM
BEACON, NY — The legendary cosmic jazz of Sun Ra Arkestra — under the direction of their longtime, nonagenarian alto saxophonist, Marshall Allen — headlines the second annual Beacon Jazz Festival. Sponsored by Birches Associates and once more celebrating this quintessential American music, alongside the distilleries, craft vendors, culture and natural splendor of the Hudson Valley, the second Beacon Jazz Festival will take place on Saturday, June 25 from 2-7 PM at Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park in Beacon, NY.
“The 70’s Soul Jam Valentine’s Concert” and “An Evening of Love” with Stephanie Mills and Will Downing Valentine’s Weekend in NYC | Feb. 13th & 14th, 2016
“The 70’s Soul Jam Valentine’s Concert” and “An Evening of Love” with Stephanie Mills and Will Downing Fill Valentine’s Weekend with R&B and Soul at NYC’s Beacon Theatre
Marquee Concerts presents a Valentine’s weekend of classic Soul and R&B at NYC’s Beacon Theatre. “The 70’s Soul Jam Valentine’s Concert” featuring The Stylistics, Dramatics, New Birth, Ray, Goodman & Brown, and Jobie Thomas’ Enchantment plays on February 13 at 3pm & 8pm, then Grammy winner Stephanie Mills and Will Downing perform in “An Evening of Love: The Valentine’s Day Show” at 8pm on February 14; tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com & MarqueeConcerts.com.
NEW YORK, NY (PRWEB) JANUARY 13, 2016 – Marquee Concerts announces two special Valentine’s weekend events at New York City’s landmark Beacon Theatre. The annual 70’s Soul Jam Valentine’s Concert on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 3pm and 8pm features a line-up of five classic R&B/soul groups: The Stylistics, Dramatics, New Birth, Ray, Goodman and Brown, and Jobie Thomas’ Enchantment. On Sunday, February 14 at 8pm, Grammy winning songstress Stephanie Mills and romantic R&B artist Will Downing each take the stage in An Evening of Love: The Valentine’s Day Show.
The Jazz Legends for Disability Pride Jazz Concert | Jan . 14th, 2016
Jazz Legends for Disability Pride is a fund raiser Jazz concert on Jan 14, 2016 in partnership with the 2016 NYC Winter Jazzfest. Jazz greats Wynton Marsalis, Benny Golson, Christian McBride, Jimmy Cobb, Harold Mabern, George Coleman, Buster Williams, Louis Hayes, Bill Charlap, Monty Alexanderand many others will be featured. Because of this fund raiser last year Disability Pride NYC was able to realize the first annual Disability Pride Parade in New York City held on July 12, 2015.