The lineup for the Bryant Park Picnic Performances series for the summer of 2024, presented by Bank of America and supported in part by WBGO, has been announced and includes numerous jazz concerts, as well as opera, classical, world music and dance performances. All shows are free to the public and the presenters will be making more thatn 700 picnic blankets available for audience members to borrow.
On June 21, the venerable organization Jazzmobile, celebrates the centennial of Sarah Vaughan with a concert by Charenée Wade and her septet.
On Fridays in July, Carnegie Hall Citywide will present concerts featuring Thandiswa Mazwai, Louis Cato, Michael Olatuja and Lagos Pepper Soup, and La Excelencia. The Asian American Arts Alliance will present Vijay and his trio on August 30.
On September 12, Harlem Stage and Bryant Park present legendary pianist Eddie Palmieri and his 13-piece salsa orchestra. Finally, The Town Hall and Belongó celebrate John Barry’s iconic James Bond music on September 13 with an all-star lineup of musicians led by Arturo O’Farrill with the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, and composer arranger and slide trumpeter Steven Bernstein, together with special guests.
For a complete lineup of performances, visit Bryant Park’s website.
