2008 WBGO Summer Event Schedule
The hottest places to check out jazz this summer!
JVC Jazz Festival New York 2008
June 15th - June 28th
Considered one of the most prestigious jazz festivals in the world, the JVC Jazz Festival New York is a two-week jazz celebration that fills New York City's premiere concert halls, intimate clubs, parks, schools and museums with some of the top musical talent in the world.
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Jazz in the Garden at The Newark Museum
Thursdays, June 19 - August 7, 12:15 - 1:45 pm
Spend Your Thursday afternoons with WBGO and The Newark Museum all summer long
Free and open to the general public
June 19 - David Murray Black Saint*
June 26 - Joe Locke "Force of Four"
July 3 - Houston Person
July 10 - Cindy Blackman
July 17 - Bobby Sanabria*
July 24 - Sean Smith (sponsored by William Paterson)
July 31 - Catherine Russell
August 7 - Sean Jones
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The Smooth Cruises
June 25 - August 27, Wednesdays only.
WBGO welcomes The Smooth Cruises back for another great summer of live jazz in concert on board The Spirit of New York, sailing on the Hudson River. This year's line-up includes Spyro Gyra, Down to the Bone, Brian Culbertson, and Pieces of a Dream. For the complete artist line-up and more information log on to www.smoothjazznewyork.com
Midsummer Night Swing with Jazz at Lincoln Center
Thursday, July 10
Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra
Join modern day flappers and good time Gatsby’s in a freewheeling ballroom of yesteryear that recreates the Roaring Twenties with tunes from this sophisticated "hot and sweet"big band. WBGO's Bill O'Donell is your host.
Lesson: Roddy Caravella, Sandra Cameron Dance
DJ: Manu Smith, Yehoodi.com
Tuesday, July 22
Harlem Renaissance Orchestra with special guest Mary Stallings
Jump to the big-band sound of the Harlem Renaissance Orchestra, joined bythe stunning and sassy jazz vocal sensation Mary Stallings, in a night thatincludes a special tribute to the late saxophone great Illinois Jacquet. WBGO's Rob Crocker is your host.
Lesson: Margaret Batiuchok, NY Swing Dance Society
DJ: David “Shorty Dave” Jacoby
For a complete listing of Midsummer Night Swing Performances visit the website
16th Annual Charlie Parker Festival
Saturday, August 23
Marcus Garvey Park
124th Street & Mt. Morris Park
Hank Jones, Vanessa Rubin, Rashied Ali, and Robert Glasper
Sunday, August 24
Tompkins Square Park
E. 8th St. between Aves. A & B
Randy Weston, Jerry Gonzales and Fort Apache, Eric Lewis, and Gretchen Parlato
Central Park SummerStage
Enjoy jazz and more at this popular festival favorite!
Check out this summer's calendar.
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Celebrate Brooklyn
Celebrate 30 summers of free performances at the Prospect Park bandshell with Celebrate Brooklyn!
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Heart of Brooklyn
WBGO and Heart of Brooklyn Present Jazz: Brooklyn's Beat
Unique presentations of jazz throughout Brooklyn's cultural institutions
Free and open to the general public
AMNH
WBGO Hosts Starry Nights the first Friday of Every Month at the American Museum of Natural History
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