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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
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)
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.
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.
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Akua Dixon Quartette Indigo
Trailblazing string ensemble led by
jazz cellist-composer-conductor-educator,
Akua Dixon.
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.
FESTIVAL AFTER-PARTY & JAM SESSION
Inwood Farm Restaurant
(Corner of W. 218th St. & Indian Road)
Melvis Santa & Jazz Orishas
Cuban-rooted jazz with Yoruba soul.
A powerful voice and vision.
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Akua Dixon Quartette Indigo
Trailblazing string ensemble led by
jazz cellist-composer-conductor-educator,
Akua Dixon.
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.
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!
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!
Inwood Jazz Festival Kickoff Jam Session!
JOIN US FOR THE
IJF Kickoff Jam Session!
START THE CELEBRATION EARLY!
On the evening before the main event, we’re hosting our very first Pre-Festival Kickoff Jam Session… an open, spirited gathering of musicians and jazz lovers.
DATE: Saturday, September 20, 2025
TIME: 5-7 PM
LOCATION:
Inwood Farm Restaurant
600 W. 218th St.
New York, NY 10034
QUESTIONS?
Contact our Session Hosts,
Millie Gibson and Lou Bruno, at:
milliegmusic@gmail.com
louisbruno037@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing you there!
TEAM IJF
Addey Ababa: Jazz on Tuesdays
Tuesdays in September in Washington Heights!! Great people, great food and straight ahead jazz.
Family owned ✨ Ethiopian Cuisine in the heart of Washington Heights (181st Street @ Magaw Place)
Word Up Recirculation: Uptown Closet
Sunday, August 17, 2025 – 1:00pm to 5:00pm
RECIRCULATION A project of Word Up
876 Riverside Drive (near 160th St.)
New York, NY 10032
What is Uptown Closet?
A free clothing pop-up shop. Brought to you by We Run Uptown. @wrucrew
MISSION:
Uptown Closet’s mission is to destigmatize second hand clothing. We aim to support immigrant, low-income, and underserved communities by providing free access to high-quality clothing. We are committed to sustainability, equity, and keeping resources within our community—empowering families & reducing waste.
A DJ will set the vibe & stylists will help you shop. For 4 hours, everything will be FREE!
Uptown Closet is a 100% volunteer team based event.
PLEASE NOTE:
Clothing will NOT ACCEPTED August 17. Clothing was collected prior. Please do not bring any additional clothing.
Shoppers are limited to 5 pieces per customer present. Items are first come, first serve. Follow us @uptownclosetnyc
QUESTIONS?
Contact uptownclosetnyc@gmail.com