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SUMMARY:Jon Batiste
DESCRIPTION:Marking a bold new chapter in Batiste’s catalog\, Big Money is rooted in American traditions — from gospel and soul to blues\, folk\, and rock & roll. Batiste introduced the nine-track project with its title track\, “Big Money\,” a groove-forward anthem anchored by his guitar and the soaring vocals of The Womack Sisters\, granddaughters of soul legend Sam Cooke. He followed with “Lonely Avenue\,” a soulful\, piano-driven collaboration with Randy Newman that reimagines the Doc Pomus classic made famous by Ray Charles. Co-produced with longtime collaborator Dion “No I.D.” Wilson\, the album also features a standout duet with Andra Day. Big Money caps a landmark year that included Batiste’s Super Bowl performance\, two GRAMMY wins for his work on American Symphony\, and the chart-topping success of Beethoven Blues\, which spent nine weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Classical Albums chart.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/jon-batiste/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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SUMMARY:Joey Valence & Brae
DESCRIPTION:Fast-rising\, genre-defying alt/hip-hop duo Joey Valence & Brae celebrate the release of their highly-anticipated third studio album HYPERYOUTH (out August 15). In the 3 years since their alleged meeting at a State College\, PA Red Lobster\, JVB have cemented themselves as a must-see live act and bonafide recording artists\, with consecutive Top 10 releases and a certified gold single for their title track “PUNK TACTICS.” Their newest release HYPERYOUTH is an ode to staying young and a celebration of individuality\, self-confidence and dance.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/joey-valence-brae/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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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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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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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:SOLD OUT: Black Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Want to see the show from the best seats in the house? Try becoming a SummerStage Member for a Day! \nAcclaimed multi-disciplinary electronic artist Black Coffee is bringing his talents to Central Park! The GRAMMY\, BET\, and GQ Man of the Year award winner is known for blending his South African heritage into his music through traditional rhythms and influences\, acting as one of the premier players in the country’s house music scene. His bass-filled tracks have led to collaborations with artists including Usher\, Drake\, and David Guetta.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/black-coffee/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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