Tag Archives: Live Music

Hudson View Gardens: House of Time – J.S. Bach’s A Musical Offering

J.S. Bach’s A Musical Offering

March 14th, 2025
at 7pm


The Lounge at Hudson View Gardens
128 Pinehurst Ave. (corner of 185th St.)
New York, NY 10033

The Musical Offering is often thought of as one of Bach’s thorniest works, but House of Time’s colorful rendition, along with Gonzalo X. Ruiz’s witty and engaging narration turns it into an entertaining and accessible tour through the wonders of this contrapuntal masterpiece. Follow along as Bach’s musical juggling reaches heavenly heights, and gain new insight into the mysteries of its creation.

HVG Performing Arts Group Presents: Pianist Jason Yeager and Saxophonist Miguel Zenón

Sunday, March 16, 5 pm
HVG Performing Arts Group presents:
Jazz at the Gardens

Pianist Jason Yeager and Saxophonist Miguel Zenón

Hudson View Gardens Performing Arts Group presents Grammy award-winning saxophonist Miguel Zenón and HVG’s own award-winning internationally acclaimed pianist and composer Jason Yeager, for a concert of electrifying jazz on Sunday, March 16 at 5 pm at The Lounge at HVG. Together Zenón and Yeager will pay tribute to the music of Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington.

The Spring 2025 concert season at The Lounge continues through with monthly concerts through June, including members of the Weiss-Kaplan-Stumpf Trio in individual recitals and another one of HVG’s own: pianist Evelyne Luest with her trio, ThEMA Ensemble. Details are at https://www.facebook.com/HVGPAG/.

The Lounge at Hudson View Gardens
128 Pinehurst Ave at W. 183rd Street (Manhattan)

Admission: $15 suggested donation
($12 seniors/children, children under 8 are free)

181 Cabrini – Happy Hour Jazz: Alex Strong & August Bish

This week we present one of Jazz WaHI’s favorite sons, Alex Strong, playing the Mallet Kat in duo with bassist August Bish. It will indeed be something to see/hear!
These Happy Hour events are a great hang, and a great way to kick off your Saturday night!
No cover – good food, good bar, good people, good music. In the Heights!
Jazz WaHi’s programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

The Jazz WaHi Vocal Series: Briana Swann

It’s a Jazz WaHi artist feature! Meet Briana Swann, the featured vocalist in our next Vocal Series, happening Monday February 2!
Monday, February 2nd
7:30pm
Le Cheile
839 W 181st St.
($15 suggested donation)
Vocal Jazz Jam to follow the featured set.
All vocalists must attend set to participate in the jam. Head to our website at the link in bio for more info and to reserve your spot!

 

Growing up in the church and immersed in a wide spectrum of musical traditions, vocalist Briana Swann infuses every performance with warmth, depth, and soul. Her artistry transcends genre, weaving together the legacies of some of the world’s greatest singers and songwriters while showcasing her own unique voice and bringing an interpretive sensitivity that lifts lyrics off the page and ushers the spirit of the music to the forefront. With every song, Briana creates a space where storytelling, emotion, and artistry meet.

with Sean Fitzpatrick, piano, and John Sims, bass

J. Hood Park: TAIKOZA Japanese Drums

Wednesday, July 9, 2025
11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.

Taikoza created a new sound using the thunderous rhythms of the ancestral Taiko drums and the magical sounds of the bamboo flutes. Taiko Means big drums – and this is what Taikoza Brings. Taiko, powerful rhythms, and electrifying, room-thumping energy. This exciting group draws from Japan’s rich tradition of music and performance to create a highly visual and stimulating performance.

Location

Cost

Free