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Fort Tryon Park: Summer Blossoms Jazz & Poetry Concert

September 21 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Celebrate the end of summer with music and poetry at Fort Tryon Park!
Join us for Summer Blossoms Jazz & Poetry Concert curated by Jazz WaHi, featuring a soul-stirring blend of live jazz and spoken word in a beautiful outdoor setting. Bring your blankets, chairs, and picnic goodies, and settle in for an inspiring afternoon of creative expression.

🗓 Sunday, September 21
🕑 2 PM–4 PM
📍 Location: Cloisters Lawn
🎟 Free and open to the public | All ages welcome

Cabrini Shrine: Jazz WaHi presents Will Evans’ CD Release concert “Serpentine”

Will Evans’ new release “Serpentine” tells a sonic story that takes listeners on a journey through distinct places. The route isn’t straightforward. Some compositions take you on a round trip, while others will bring you to new places. Rooted in the language of jazz, each piece was shaped collaboratively, with the spontaneous interaction between musicians serving as a compass. This album is not just a collection of songs, but a living document of a journey through new musical terrain.

This concert will be held in the Shrine’s Retreat Room. Enter by the red door. Tickets are $15 in advance or at the door.

Inwood Jazz Festival

The Inwood Jazz Festival is a Free annual celebration of jazz music and culture. We bring together renowned and emerging jazz artists from all over the country to share their talents with the community. Our festival is a platform for local jazz musicians to perform alongside some of the best in the industry.

FESTIVAL MORNING KICKOFF
Bruce’s Garden – 11 Park Terrace East Entrance, Isham Park, NY 10034
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Interactive Children’s Workshop (Ages 1–8)
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM​​
Led by the joyful and dynamic Kevin Nathaniel,
this immersive session invites little ones to
experience jazz through rhythm,
movement, and song!

MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCES
Pat’s Lawn – Inwood Hill Park
(Corner of W. 218th St. & Indian Road)
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Kevin Nathaniel & Spirit
Afro-Caribbean rhythms meet spiritual jazz in an energetic opening set.
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
Melvis Santa & Jazz Orishas
Cuban-rooted jazz with Yoruba soul.
A powerful voice and vision.
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2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Akua Dixon Quartette Indigo
Trailblazing string ensemble led by
jazz cellist-composer-conductor-educator,
Akua Dixon.
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3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
Stefon Harris + Blackout
Renowned composer, educator and globally acclaimed
vibraphonist, with an impressive track record for jazz
education, delivers a fusion of jazz, funk, and soul.
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FESTIVAL AFTER-PARTY & JAM SESSION
Inwood Farm Restaurant
(Corner of W. 218th St. & Indian Road)
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Melvin “Tiger” Vines Sextet
Harlem’s legendary jazz trumpeter, composer, bandleader,
painter and sculptor of St. Nick’s Pub & Paris Blues
fame, brings fire to the evening groove.
Audience participation encouraged!
Bring your voice, horn, or sticks.
Everyone’s welcome
on the bandstand!
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