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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)
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.
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)
5:00 PM – 7:00 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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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Inwood Hill Park, W218 St & Indian Rd , 33 Indian Rd, New York, NY 10034-0585, United States, Bronx
