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SUMMARY:The Community Cookout Presented by Endea Owens
DESCRIPTION:Birthed by bassist Endea Owens during the pandemic\, The Community Cookout creates inclusive spaces that are accessible to anyone no matter their race\, gender\, or background and strives to make New York a better place through music\, activism\, and FREE meals. Co-host Marcus Garvey Park Alliance is a not-for-profit advocacy group whose mission is to preserve and enhance the assets of the Park by fundraising\, producing and attracting cultural events\, and hosting plantings and maintenance activities. \nFREE meals; first come\, first served.  \nThe Marcus Garvey Park Alliance\, is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of Marcus Garvey Park as a safe space for community gathering\, physical fitness\, arts\, education\, and play.  \nThis event is made possible by the Joyce and George Wein Foundation.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/the-community-cookout-presented-by-endea-owens/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T190000
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SUMMARY:Harlem Speaks: Bertha Hope
DESCRIPTION:FREE with RSVP \nBertha Hope\, the acclaimed American jazz pianist\, composer\, and educator will be our guest for episode 215 of Harlem Speaks Oral History Series. Hope\, a dynamic performer since the 1950s\, preserves the legacy of her late husband\, Elmo Hope\, while forging her own path in jazz. Known for her lyrical style and commitment to music education\, she remains a vital force in championing women and underrepresented voices in jazz. National Jazz Museum in Harlem Senior Scholar\, Loren Schoenberg\, will host a Harlem Speaks Oral History interview with Hope to discuss her storied career and her take on the impact of Charlie Parker.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/harlem-speaks-bertha-hope/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T173000
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SUMMARY:Jazz In the Garden: Pablo Rosario and his Latin Jazz Messengers
DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE BE ADVISED: Due to the weather\, the Jazz in the Garden performance originally scheduled for Wednesday\, August 20 has been rescheduled to Wednesday\, August 27. \nPercussionist Pablo Rosario is held in high regard for his versatility and his accomplished career. In addition to having worked closely with many of the great bands of Latin music\, including those of Mongo Santamaria\, Willie Colon\, Larry Harlow\, and Batacumbele\, “El Indio” had a long run as a freelance NYC session musician. Best known for his many appearances on David Bowie’s albums\, also a natural educator and mentor\, his small-group performances have\, in recent years\, centered the legacies of Santamaria\, Colon and Cal Tjader\, here supplemented by the work of Charlie Parker. \nThis event is free; first come\, first serve.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/jazz-in-the-garden-pablo-rosario-and-his-latin-jazz-messengers/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T170000
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SUMMARY:TSQ LIVE + Jazz at Lincoln Center: Antonio Hart Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Antonio Hart credits the Baltimore School for the Performing Arts for  beginning his life as a young man and musician – especially his private teacher Chris Ford. He initially began as a classical musician but began to like Jazz and feel more connected to the change to improvise which brought him to study Jazz at the Berklee College of Music. \nThis event is free; first come\, first serve.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/tsq-live-jazz-at-lincoln-center-antonio-hart-quartet/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T183000
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: Soundtrack to a Coup d'État / Performance: T.K. Blue and "Planet Bluu"
DESCRIPTION:6:30 PM – Concert \n8:00 PM – Screening \nSoundtrack to a Coup d’État (2023) \nThe post-colonial struggle for Congo’s resources\, told from the unique perspective of Andrée Blouin\, a neglected pioneer of female emancipation and independence throughout Africa. \nUnited Nations\, 1960: the Global South ignites a political earthquake\, jazz musicians Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach crash the Security Council\, Nikita Khrushchev bangs his shoe\, and the U.S. State Department swings into action\, sending jazz ambassador Louis Armstrong to the Congo to deflect attention from the CIA-backed coup. Director Johan Grimonprez explores a moment when jazz\, colonialism\, and espionage collided\, constructing a riveting historical rollercoaster that illuminates the political machinations behind the 1961 assassination of Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba. The result is a revelatory documentary richly illustrated by eyewitness accounts\, official government memos\, testimonies from mercenaries and CIA operatives\, speeches from Lumumba himself\, and a veritable canon of jazz icons. Sundance award winner Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat interrogates colonial history to tell an urgent and timely story that resonates more than ever in today’s geopolitical climate. \nDirector: JOHAN GRIMONPREZ / Producers: DAAN MILIUS & RÉMI GRELLETY / co-producers KATJA DRAAIJER & FRANK HOEVE \n  \nT.K. Blue and “Planet Bluu” \nSaxophonist\, flautist\, percussionist\, composer and bandleader T.K. Blue–perhaps best known for his long run as musical director / saxophonist for Dr. Randy Weston’s African Rhythms–has also worked with greats like Little Jimmy Scott\, Sam Rivers\, Chico Hamilton\, and Abdullah Ibrahim; released more than a dozen albums as a leader; and done three State Department tours of Africa. \n  \nThis event is free\, first come\, first served.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/film-screening-soundtrack-to-a-coup-detat-performance-t-k-blue-and-planet-bluu/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
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SUMMARY:Jazz In the Garden: Annette St. John
DESCRIPTION:Born and raised in Harlem\, vocalist Annette St. John grew up in an artistic family that influenced her musical style: equal parts jazz\, blues\, standards and gospel. She has worked with greats like Jimmy Smith\, Della Griffin\, and George Benson\, and performed all over Manhattan\, including at the Apollo\, the Blue Note\, the Village Vanguard\, Smoke and The Cotton Club. In recent years she has done multiple tours of Japan\, and she is a mainstay in NYC with her own groups. Annette always says\, “It’s Not Work If You Love What You Do!” \nThis event is free; first come\, first serve. \nSupported in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature\, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council\, and by the Howard Gilman Foundation.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/jazz-in-the-garden-annette-st-john/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T213000
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SUMMARY:CHARLIE PARKER JAZZ FESTIVAL NIGHT 1: Ron Carter's Great Big Band / April May Webb
DESCRIPTION:The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival celebrates the spirit of the late great saxophonist with shows uptown and downtown that highlight the past\, present\, and future of jazz music in New York City. Opening night kicks off with the legendary bassist Ron Carter’s Great Big Band\, a 17-piece ensemble he put together in 2011 to record his first ever big band record. Carter’s steady\, warm-toned pulse serves as a rhythmic rudder through a set of tunes that exude a refined elegance and sonic power. They’re joined by April May Webb\, a rising star who recently won the 13th annual Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition; her latest LP with trumpeter Randall Haywood\, Questions Left Unanswered\, features soulful\, jazzy covers of hits like “Jolene” and “Killing Me Softly.” This show is presented in partnership with Jazzmobile as they celebrate their 60th anniversary of presenting\, preserving America’s classical music\, jazz\, to Harlem and New York City. \n  \nRon Carter’s Great Big Band\n        Saxes \nDavid DeJesus\nSteve Wilson\nJonathan Beshay\nIvan Renta\nJay Brandford\n      Trumpets \nJon Owens\nJohn Chudoba\nJohn Bailey\nBrandon Lee\n      Trombones \nJason Jackson\nSteve Davis\nJames Burton\nBecca Patterson\n      Rhythm Section\nRay Gallon\, piano\nSir Ron Carter\, bass\nGreg Skafff\, guitar\nPeyton Crossley\, drums\n\n\n\n  \nApril May Webb \nApril May Webb (vocals)\nRandall Haywood (trumpet)\nYayoi Ikawa (p)\nJacob Webb (b)\nDr. Nathan Webb (d)
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/charlie-parker-jazz-festival-night-1-ron-carters-great-big-band-april-may-webb/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Charlie Parker Jazz Festival,SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T150000
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SUMMARY:CHARLIE PARKER JAZZ FESTIVAL NIGHT 2: Branford Marsalis Quartet / Nicholas Payton Quartet / Bertha Hope Quintet / Georgia Heers / DJ KulturedChild aka Angelika Beener
DESCRIPTION:The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival celebrates the spirit of the late great saxophonist with shows uptown and downtown that highlight the past\, present\, and future of jazz music in New York City. The second show features: the legendary Branford Marsalis Quartet\, headed by GRAMMY Award winner and NEA Jazz Master Branford Marsalis on saxophone\, who has earned his reputation as a cornerstone of the jazz genre many times over\, joined in the group by drummer Justin Faulkner\, pianist Joey Calderazzo\, and bassist Eric Revis\, each icons in their own right; GRAMMY-winning trumpet player and multi-instrumentalist Nicholas Payton\, who has released dozens of LPs as a bandleader\, along with an eclectic collection of collaborations with the likes of Common (Electric Circus)\, Trey Anastasio\, Ray Charles\, Jill Scott\, Herbie Hancock\, and many more; The Bertha Hope Quintet\, led by the titular jazz pianist and educator\, who collaborated with her husband\, the late Elmo Hope\, and who is a 2025 recipient of Jazz Foundation of America’s inaugural Jazz Legacies Fellowship in partnership with the Mellon Foundation; and Georgia Heers\, an ascendant jazz singer and Juilliard graduate who recently made her Broadway debut in Good Night\, and Good Luck. Multi-talented DJ and host of WBGO’s podcast Milestones DJ KulturedChild aka Angelika Beener is on the ones and twos. \n  \nDJs will begin spinning at 2:00pm\, performances will begin at 3:00pm. \nBranford Marsalis Quartet\nBranford Marsalis\, saxophone\nJoey Calderazzo\, piano\nEric Revis\, bass\nJustin Faulkner\, drums \nNicholas Payton\nKevin Hays\, piano\nVicente Archer\, bass\nBill Stewart\, drums \nBertha Hope Quintet\nBertha Hope\, piano\nKim Clarke\, bass\nLucianna F. Padmore\, drums\nGene Ghee\, tenor saxophone\nEddie Allen\, trumpet \nGeorgia Heers\nGeorgia Heers\, vocals\nMathis Picard\, piano/keys\nTBD\, bass\nAnwar Marshall\, drums
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/charlie-parker-jazz-festival-night-2-nicholas-payton-bertha-hope-quintet-georgia-heers/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Charlie Parker Jazz Festival,SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T190000
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SUMMARY:Mount Morris Park Community Improvement Association Presents “We’re Outside”
DESCRIPTION:What to Expect: \n\n22 local artists on exhibit\nLive jazz from the  Charlie Parker Jazz Festival at the amphitheater\nLive sculptural performance using materials from the park\nEye candy selfie station\nFree downloadable artist catalog\nMMPCIA Hospitality station where you can sit\, chill and get to know us better\nOr bring a blanket and vibe with neighbors and friends on the lawn\n\nFeaturing work by: \nAirco Caravan · Aleathia Brown · Anna Macon · Bonnie Phillips · Christina M. Tapper · Christopher Ender Coryat · Debora Clark Fairfax · Destiny Santana · Fitgi Saint-Louis · Gabrielle Baker · Gary J. Higgins II · Jamel Carroll · Jannette Jwahir Hawkins · Larry Bentley · Laura Gadson · Mayowa Nwadike · Mike McManus · Misha Shipman · Shanequa Benitez · Shungaboy · Stefen Reed · Wilhelmina Grant-Cooper \nPresented by MMPCIA & Heath Gallery\, in partnership with NYC Parks and the City Parks Foundation’s SummerStage Charlie Parker Jazz Festival. \nSupported by: \nNYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council · New York State Council on the Arts · Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation · Administered by LMCC · City Parks Foundation & Partnerships for Parks through the NYC Green Fund
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/mount-morris-park-community-improvement-association-presents-were-outside-2024-art-exhibit/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T190000
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SUMMARY:CHARLIE PARKER JAZZ FESTIVAL NIGHT 3: Dee Dee Bridgewater & Bill Charlap / Gary Bartz: Ntu Troop / The Jazz Gallery All-Stars Feat. Miguel Zenon\, Joel Ross\, Kendrick Scott\, Renee Neufville\, Melissa Aldana\, Dabin Ryu\, Ryoma Takenaga\, Charles Altura / Lucia / DJ KulturedChild aka Angelika Beener
DESCRIPTION:The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival celebrates the spirit of the late great saxophonist with shows uptown and downtown that highlight the past\, present\, and future of jazz music in New York City. The third show features the dynamic duo of Dee Dee Bridgewater and Bill Charlap; GRAMMY and Tony Award-winning vocalist Bridgewater puts her unique spin on standards and jazz classics\, keeping traditions while fearlessly exploring new expression with the leading jazz pianist Bill Charlap. Gary Bartz’s groundbreaking Ntu Troop manages to seamlessly blend jazz\, funk\, and soul with an adventurous spirit. The Jazz Gallery was founded in 1995 by Roy Hargrove\, Dale Fitzgerald\, and Lezlie Harrison\, and has been a key institution in the NYC’s jazz and creative music scene ever since; this year’s lineup of The Jazz Gallery All-Stars features Miguel Zenon\, Joel Ross\, Kendrick Scott\, Renee Neufville\, Melissa Aldana\, Dabin Ryu\, Ryoma Takenaga\, and Charles Altura. Lucía was the first ever Mexican-American artist to enter the Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition (and win)\, leading to her breakout into the jazz scene with her soulful sound. Her debut album is releasing this year. Multi-talented DJ and host of WBGO’s podcast Milestones DJ KulturedChild aka Angelika Beener is on the ones and twos. \n\n\n\nDJs will begin spinning at 2:00pm\, performances will begin at 3:00pm.\n \nBill Charlap / Dee Dee Bridgewater\n  \nGary Bartz and NTU Troop  \nGary Bartz\, alto saxophone\nMarc Cary\, piano/keys\nPaul Bollenback\, guitar\nGerald Cannon\, bass\nKassa Overall\, drums\n*plus special guests (vocals)\n  \nJazz Gallery Allstars\nMiguel Zenon\, alto saxophone\nMelissa Aldand\, tenor saxophone\nJoel Ross\, vibraphone\nCharles Altura\, guitar\nDabin Ryu\, piano\nRyoma Takenaga\, bass\nKendrick Scott\, drums\nPlus special guest vocalist Renee Neufville\n \nLucía\nLucia\, vocals\nGabrielle Chakarji\, piano\nGuillermo Lopez\, bass\nAdam Cruz\,  drums\n 
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/charlie-parker-jazz-festival-night-3-dee-dee-bridgewater-bill-charlap-gary-bartz-ntu-troop-the-jazz-gallery-all-stars-feat-miguel-zenon-joel-ross-kendrick-scott-renee-neufville-lucia/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Charlie Parker Jazz Festival,SummerStage
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SUMMARY:TRILL MEGA JAM & Charlie Parker Jazz Festival After-Party
DESCRIPTION:The Make Jazz Trill Again (MJTA) Trill Mega Jam is a high-energy\, improvisation-centered jam session founded by Melanie Charles featuring Paul Wilson Bae on keys\, Jerome Jennings on drums\, YunieMo on sax\, DJ OOOChild on the ones and twos\, and special guests including Dezron Douglas on electric bass\, and Renée Neufville. This is a unique opportunity where musicians of all backgrounds\, skill levels and instruments gather to improvise in unconventional spaces for an experience of pure celebration and connection. MJTA is truly a movement for the people\, by the people. All are welcome. \nThis event is free with RSVP. \n 
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/trill-mega-jam-charlie-parker-jazz-festival-after-party/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
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