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WAHI Jazz Festival: The Chidi Trio

The 7th Annual Washington Heights Jazz Festival presents
The Chidi Trio
www.jazzwahi.org/jazz-fest
Hailing from Nigeria and now making waves in the vibrant music scene of New York City, Chidiebere Joseph Emmanuel is a percussionist whose beats resonate with cultural depth and artistic finesse. Under the tutelage of two esteemed Nigerian jazz icons, drummer Adewale Adeyemi, and bass player Bright Gain, Emmanuel honed his craft, gracing stages including the prestigious Lagos International Jazz Festival.
Emmanuel’s musical journey led him to Idaho State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Music degree in Commercial Music, broadening his horizons and enriching his repertoire. Immersed in the dynamic arts community, he served on the Board of the Pocatello Arts Council, nurturing his passion for both performance and advocacy.
After deepening his understanding of jazz at New York University, where he earned a Master of Music degree in jazz studies under the mentorship of acclaimed drummer Ari Hoenig, Emmanuel continues to blend traditional rhythms with contemporary flair in every performance.
Chidiebere Emmanuel is proudly sponsored by Canopus Drums, Bosphorus Cymbals, and Salyers Percussion Drumsticks.
Chidiebere Joseph Emmanuel, drums
Warren Louis, bass
Daniel Gonzalez, guitar

Washington Heights Jazz Festival 2024: A Full Day of Events at Le Cheile

Saturday, November 2:
11:00 am. Louise Rogers’ Jazzy for Kids, Jazz for Young Children aged 2-6 and their families.
1:00. Noah Bless & Latin Soul Party.  Supported by a Creative Engagment Grant from the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council.
2:15. The Chidi Trio.
3:30. Shareef Clayton & Friends.
4:45. The Steve Slagle Quartet.
6:00. The Manuel Valera Trio.
7:30. Meg Okura: Reharmonizing Identity. Jazz Composition Competition 2024 winner.
8:50. Vanisha Gould.
10:10. Rachel Therrien’s Latin Jazz Project.

The 7th Annual Washington Heights Jazz Festival 2024 is a four-day event highlighting the best jazz that NYC and Upper Manhattan have to offer! Sixteen bands – over 60 musicians – will perform in various venues around the neighborhood, reflecting the musical and cultural diversity that is Washington Heights.
Click here to purchase a full-day Saturday pass, only $50 (limited availability).

Washington Heights Jazz Festival 2024:Aimée Allen Quartet at Le Cheile

Aimée Allen Quartet –Le Cheile. INFO/TICKETS

“A fully fledged composer, lyricist and vocalist, her ideas are filled with depth and meaning, and her lyrics profoundly unique.” – Constance Tucker, All About Vocals

“A brilliant singer and even more thoughtful lyricist” – H. Allen Williams, JazzTimes

Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, vocalist and composer/lyricist Aimée Allen’s connection with music began as a child. Her childhood was scored with classic jazz, because her mother kept the music on the family turntable. Aimée first began singing jazz professionally with a cappella groups in college. After graduation, Aimée moved to Paris where she performed in jazz clubs and festivals and formed, with other musicians, Les Bossa Novices, a Paris-based group dedicated to bossa and jazz. Now based in New York, she tours regularly in the U.S. and abroad. Aimée has released 6 albums. Her latest, Love & the Catalyst, was nominated for a 2023 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Jazz Album – Vocal. Standards and bossa are part of her repertoire, but an accomplished songwriter, she also sings her own compositions, many of which are requested favorites.  Her original music has been licensed for feature film and network television.

Aimée has been named on Downbeat’s Critic’s Poll as a Rising Star jazz vocalist and is the recipient of a Chamber Music America New Jazz Works grant to create new music for her trio with Françoi Moutin and Tony Romano.

Aimée Allen, voice
Tony Romano, guitar
Kevin Hailey, bass
Kenn Salters, drums

The 7th Annual Washington Heights Jazz Festival 2024 is a four-day event highlighting the best jazz that NYC and Upper Manhattan have to offer! Sixteen bands – over 60 musicians – will perform in various venues around the neighborhood, reflecting the musical and cultural diversity that is Washington Heights.
Click here to purchase a full-day Saturday pass, only $50 (limited supply)

The Jazz WaHi Vocal Series: Sheila Jordan & Cameron Brown

Two jazz legends come to Washington Heights!

Thanks to her uncompromising approach, the singer and composer Sheila Jordan – who recently celebrated her 96th birthday! – is greatly appreciated by the demanding audience, but also by the colleagues. Her first great influence was Charlie Parker, who said that she has a million-dollar worth ear, and, indeed, later on most of her influences were instrumentalists rather than singers. Legendary are her performances based on Parker’s solos. She particularly likes playing in a duo set with bass players.

This evening she will perform with a long-standing collaborator, the celebrated bassist, Cameron Brown, a musician with exceptional technique, a great feeling for time and a clear sound. Brown has played in his long career with top jazz musicians such as Art Blakey, Lee Konitz, Archie Shepp, Chet Baker, Betty Carter and many others. Their collaboration has been going on for more than a two decades; they have traveled the world together and have recorded two highly appreciated live albums: “I’ve Grown Accustomed to the Bass” and “Celebration”. This will be an evening of music not to be missed!

Happening at Le Cheile – 839 W. 181st St. Washington Heights, NYC

  • Tickets: Make a tax-deductible donation in any amount (suggested donation $20) to
  • Jazz WaHi (CLICK HERE) – you will be taken to a PayPal page. Important: where you see “write a note” please indicate Vocal Series.
  • Please do not contact Le Cheile for reservations.

Ed McGowan: Concussion Comedy at Le Cheile

Thursday, January 16th, comedy is back at Le Chélie! Come out and laugh with this hilarious lineup🔥🔥🔥

  • Rojo Perez (Tonight Show w/ Jimmy Fallon, Netflix, Comedy Central)
  • Teresa DeGaetano (Wendy Williams Show, TruTv)
  • Chris Hamilton (Don’t Tell Comedy, BBOX Radio)
  • Sonya Vai (Edinburgh Fringe Festival, New York Comedy Club regular)
  • Jesse Townsend (SiriusXM, Broadway Comedy club regular)
  • Ed McGowan (Netflix is a Joke Fest, “Working Classholes” podcast)
  • Tim McHale (“Puck Sl*ts” podcast, Sweepstakes Comedy)
    (*Lineup subject to change without notice)

One drink or food item will be required. Seating starts at 8:00pm upstairs at Le Chéile, 839 W 181st St, NY, NY 10033. 

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ON EVENTBRITE OR AT THE DOOR FOR $10(cash or Venmo). 
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