2008 WBGO Summer Event Schedule
The hottest places to check out jazz this summer!

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

July 24 Sean Smith (of William Paterson)
July 31 Catherine Russell
August 7 Sean Jones

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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!

Saturday, August 2
Roy Hargrove Big Band & Special Guests
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Wednesday, August 6
Sonny Rollins  
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
A benefit concert for Central Park SummerStage produced by Bowery Presents.  

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Lincoln Center Out of Doors
Sunday, August 10
Regina Carter
Simone with The Rob Stoneback Big Band w/ special guest Bob Beldon
Damrosch Park Bandshell, 7:00 PM

Wednesday, August 13
Keep A Light in the Window: An Homage to Joel Dorn
Hal Wilner and Adam Dorn, Artistic Directors
Featuring Mose Allison, Dr. John, Cornell Dupree, Roberta Flack, Les McCann, Mocean Worker, Jane Monheit, David “Fathead” Newman, Janis Siegel, and additional artists to be announced.
Damrosch Park Bandshell, 7:00 PM

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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

Jazzmobile Summer Festival Schedule—Newark Dates
 Thurs., Jul 24   
Houston Person Quartet
Mildred Helms Park (Clinton Avenue & Seymour)
South Ward

Thurs., Jul 31   
Barry Harris
Georgia King Village (Littleton Avenue & West Market Street)
West Ward

Wed., Aug 6   
The Earl May Legacy Band
Schleiffer Park (West Bigelow Street at Milford Avenue)
South Ward

Thurs., Aug 7 
Antoinette Montague
Ferry Street at Hawkins Street
East Ward

Thurs., Aug 14  
Lyle Atkinson Quintet
Bradley Court
West Ward

Wed., Aug 20  
John Lee Quintet
NCC/Hayes Street Recreation Center (between 14th & 15th Avenues)
Central Ward

Wed., Aug 27 
Ray Mantilla
Lake Street at Ballantine Parkway (Lake Street & Highland Avenue)
North Ward

Celebrate Brooklyn
Celebrate 30 summers of free performances at the Prospect Park bandshell with Celebrate Brooklyn!

Saturday, August 9 at 7pm
Hal Wilner's Bill Withers Project:
with Angelique Kidjo, Nona Hendrix, The Swell Season, Corey Glover, James "Blood" Ulmer, Sandra St. Victor, Teddy Thompson, Eric Mingus, and many more!
Plus an all-star band featuring Lenny Pickett, Steven Bernstein, and Cornell Dupree
And very special SURPRISE GUESTS!
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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

Visit the AMNH website