Category Archives: HArlem Jazz

HW Pick: “Jazz at Abyssinian” Church In Harlem (Pod)

On Sunday September 9, 2012, check out “Jazz at Abyssinian” as they present “The Dynamic Marcus Printup-Walter Blanding Jr. Ensemble”  (of The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra) and Onaje Allan Gumbs Renown Pianist, Composer. Continue reading

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HW Pick: 116th & Park, By Greg Skaff

New York-based guitarist Greg Skaff s third ZOHO organ trio release, following the successful, equally Harlem-themed Ellington Boulevard (2004) and East Harlem Skyline (2009). Continue reading

Harlem’s Cicely Tyson And Miles Davis in NYC

Cicely Tyson was born (December 19, 1933) and raised in Harlem, New York by William Tyson and Theodosia Tyson. The photo above is from stunning couple in August 1968 attending the premiere of ‘The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter’ in New York City. Continue reading

Randy Weston At The Visual Arts and Jazzfest 2012

On Saturday, September 8th, 11am – 7pm, Artist and Curator Gwendolyn Black continues her annual Visual Arts and Jazzfest 2012 with the 1st Annual Visual Arts and Jazz Outdoor Art Fair headlined by Guggenheim Fellow and NEA Jazz Master Pianist Randy Weston. Continue reading

Qoute Of The Day: “There’s another movement happening in Harlem.”

Harlem by way of New Orleans trumpeter Christian Scott has emerged as a great force in jazz. He was qouted in the Village Voice saying, “Once I got over here (in Harlem), I fell in love. There’s another movement happening in Harlem. Continue reading

National Jazz Museum in Harlem September 2012 Schedule

This September, The National Jazz Museum in Harlem continues to offer a wide range of top quality free programming and affordable concerts from jazz’s most celebrated musicians, educators and historians. Continue reading

Charlie Parker Jazz Festival in Harlem Schedule

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. Continue reading

Happy Birthday To Harlemite and Jazz Man Benny Carter

Bennett Lester Carter (August 8, 1907 – July 12, 2003) was an American jazz alto saxophonist, clarinetist, trumpeter, composer, arranger, and bandleader. Continue reading

National Jazz Museum in Harlem August 2012 Schedule

This August, The National Jazz Museum in Harlem continues to offer a wide range of top quality free programming and affordable concerts from jazz’s most celebrated musicians, educators and historians. Continue reading

Harlem JazzMobile Schedule 2012

Through Friday, August 31
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