In honor of the Harlem 100 anniversary, Michael Mwenso and the National Jazz Museum will unveil a new piece paying tribute to this milestone. This all-star cast of modern jazz musicians will include Mwenso and the Shakes, a multicultural New York jazz group led by Mwenso. Also joining the showcase are modern jazz singer Brianna Thomas, who performs ballad standards, cabaret, Scat, and the blues, young South African jazz vocalist Vuyo Sotashe; and special guest funk and jazz trombonist Fred Wesley, who worked with James Brown and the Parliament Funkadelic.  The night will be supported by drummer Winard Harper and his group Jeli Posse, who are presented by Jazzmobile.

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Food: The Fried Kitchen,  Baked by Dawn,  Sechebel’s Catering, and Fauzia’s Heavenly Delights,  Cuisines curated by Bronx Night Market