THIS WEEKEND: CHARLIE PARKER JAZZ FESTIVAL
In a world of modern music - not just jazz - few figures loom as large or cast as long a shadow as saxophonist Charlie Parker, best known as "Bird" (short for "Yardbird") to generations of musicians.
Charlie Parker Jazz Festival is New York City's annual salute to the legendary saxophonist who has been universally celebrated for single-handedly inventing bebop and bringing jazz into the modern era. City Parks Foundation is proud to celebrate this legend with our annual festival featuring contemporaries of Charlie Parker as well as young jazz musicians that continue to shape and drive the art form.
Charlie Parker Jazz Festival runs from August 20 - 23 in Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park. Featured artists include Oliver Lake Big Band, who is premiering a new commissioned piece, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Joe Lovano, Rudresh Mahanthappa and many more. View the complete festival schedule here. The festival is free and open to the public.
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