About this Event
Join NYC Parks Arts, Cultures & Fun and the Jazz Foundation of America in celebration of jazz legend, Charlie Parker with a jazz concert and film screening!
Jazz Concert: Winard Harper and Jeli PosseConstantly in reverence of his predecessors while remaining innovative in his own right, Winard Harper has become one of the most celebrated drummers in jazz. “As tasteful a drummer as one could ask for,” according to Jeff Kaliss of JazzTimes. His vibrant nonet Jeli Posse has appeared across the United States, from Yoshi's to the Kennedy Center.
Film: Amandla!: A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony .
Amandla!: A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony is a 2002 documentary film depicting the struggles of black South Africans against the injustices of Apartheid through the use of music.
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Jazz Concert: Winard Harper and Jeli Posse
8:30 p.m. | Screening: Amandla!: A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony
Hansborough Recreation Center Rooftop | 35 West 134 St., New York, NY | (212) 234-9603
Movies begin at dusk. This event is FREE and open to the public.
• Wash your hands before attending a program.
• Stay home if you are sick.
For more information visit nyc.gov/parks or call 311. Contact [email protected] or (212) 360-1430 for more information regarding accessibility. Requests for special accommodations should be made before August 22.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hansborough Recreation Center, 35 West 134th Street, New York, United States
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