The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival annually assembles some of the finest musicians in the world who reflect Parker’s musical individuality and genius, to promote appreciation for this highly influential and world-renowned artist. In celebration of the 20th anniversary, City Parks Foundation will be presenting a variety of events, panels, and workshops leading up to the weekend festival that will help celebrate the legacy of Charlie Parker and further illuminate jazz in a diverse way. See below for the complete schedule of events!
Friday, August 17, 5pm – 7pm
Whole Foods Market, Upper West Side, 808 Columbus Avenue at 97th Street
Presented in partnership with the Jazz Foundation of America
FREE, no reservations required
Sunday, August 19, 9pm and 10:30pm (two sets)
Ginny’s Supper Club at Red Rooster, 310 Lenox Avenue between 125th & 126th Streets
FREE, no reservations required
Monday, August 20, 9pm and 10:30pm (two sets)
Ginny’s Supper Club at Red Rooster, 310 Lenox Ave. between 125th & 126th Streets
FREE, no reservations required
Tuesday, August 21, 6:30pm – 8pm
Harlem School of the Arts, 645 Saint Nicholas Avenue at 141st Street
FREE, but reservations required. RSVP to: CharlieParker20@Summerstage.org
Wednesday, August 22, 6:30pm – 8pm
The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music’s Jazz Performance Space, 55 W. 13th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues, fifth floor
FREE, but reservations required. RSVP to: CharlieParker20@Summerstage.org
Thursday, August 23, 6:30pm – 8pm
The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music’s Jazz Performance Space, 55 W. 13th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues, fifth floor
FREE, but reservations required. RSVP to: CharlieParker20@Summerstage.org
Friday, August 24, 7pm – 9pm
“BIRD WITH STRINGS” WITH MIGUEL ATWOOD-FERGUSON and SPECIAL GUESTS Produced by Revive Music / “ON THE WINGS OF YARDBIRD,” A THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE BY DANIEL CARLTON
Marcus Garvey Park, Harlem, Mount Morris Park West at West 122nd Street
This exceptional night will feature the world premiere of specially commissioned pieces by Revive Music Group in collaboration with Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, celebrating the vibrant work of Charlie Parker’s 1950’s record, Charlie Parker with Strings.
Marcus Garvey Park, Harlem, Mount Morris Park West at West 122nd Street
Sunday, August 26, 3pm – 7pm
Tompkins Square Park, East Village, East 7th Street btwn Aves A & B
Submit your newstip or news photos
