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WBGO Kids Jazz Concert Series and
The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation present

LOUIS ARMSTRONG & LATIN MUSIC

Performance by Multi-Grammy Nominated
BOBBY SANABRIA MULTIVERSE BIG BAND
featuring ANTOINETE MONTAGUE, JANIS SIEGEL & JENNIFER JADE LEDESNA
SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 1:00 P.M.
Main Theater

FREE KIDS CONCERT
Adults must be accompanied by at least one child.

RESERVE FREE TICKETS HERE

or call the Hostos Box Office at (718) 518-4455
Mon-Fri, 10am to 5pm and 2 hours before show time
Hailed as one of the most influential and popular musicians in modern music, trumpeter Louis Armstrong (1901-71) rose out of poverty in New Orleans and became the Prometheus of jazz*. Growing up in the Crescent City, Armstrong heard music from the Caribbean — especially Cuba — and was greatly influenced by the exceptional Cuban trumpeter Manuel Pérez. Armstrong’s own recorded version of the then-popular Cuban song "El Manisero (The Peanut Vendor)” would cement that Jazz/Latin connection.

Multi-Grammy Nominated Bobby Sanabria MULTIVERSE Big Band will honor the unique connections that New Orleans and Louis Armstrong have to Latin music in this special FREE CONCERT FOR KIDS. The band will rhythmically retrace the African footprints of Latin jazz, from The Big Apple to the Big Easy, and back to Armstrong, who lived much of his adult years in Queens, New York.

*Albert Murray, music and cultural critic

The WBGO Kids Jazz Concert Series brings world-renowned jazz musicians to concert halls and venues throughout New York and New Jersey. These concerts give young listeners the chance to discover the enjoyment of jazz, improvisation, and musical collaboration.

“Miki Hayama is an amazing young pianist with great chops, a great harmonic concept and a great imagination!” — Kenny Barron

Don't miss your chance to experience the enchanting music of GRAMMY-nominated jazz pianist Miki Hayama and her trio! On Tuesday, May 16, the trio will be performing live at the Zinc Bar.

Pianist, keyboard player, arranger, and musical director, Miki Hayama hails from Kyoto, Japan, but has made New York City her home.

With a degree in classical piano from the Osaka College of Music and jazz training from the renowned Sadayasu Fujii in Kyoto, Miki's love for jazz led her to work at numerous jazz clubs in the Kansai area after graduation. But that was only the beginning of her journey.

In 2003, Miki set her sights on the Big Apple and has been wowing audiences with her amazing talent ever since. She has had the honor of sharing the stage and recordings with some of the greatest names in the jazz world, including Kenny Garrett, Aretha Franklin, and Christian McBride, just to name a few.

Miki's own albums have also garnered much-deserved acclaim, with her 2006 release "Prelude to a Kiss" receiving a five-star rating in Swing Journal, and her 3rd studio album "Wide Angle" winning Swing Journal's Gold Disc Award in March 2009.

Not content to rest on her laurels, Miki has also lent her musical expertise as a side person on various recordings, including Tia Fuller's "Pillar of Strength" and Michael Dease Big Band's "Relentless". And if that wasn't impressive enough, she also served as musical director, arranger, and keyboardist on Nnenna Freelon's new studio album, "Time Traveler," which received a GRAMMY nomination and was released in May 2021.

It's no wonder Miki Hayama is such a respected name on the jazz scene—her talent knows no bounds!

Showtimes are at 7:00 pm & 8:30 pm. Get your tickets now, available for $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Don't miss out on this magical evening of jazz piano! For more info, visit https://www.zincjazz.com.

Jazz vocals by one New Jersey's gems, Sandy Sasso and her trio in a very cool venue. Home distilled spirits, comfy seating and you can bring in your own snacks, sandwiches and alike.

"Gather ye rosebuds while ye may" because art is in full bloom at Gallery Aferro's 20th Anniversary Benefit Art Auction & Party. Celebrate two decades of ingenuity and advocacy in the home of fearless artistry on Saturday, May 20th from 7pm to 10pm. This year's theme invites art lovers to don their most blossomy apparel as they live it up to great music, food, cocktails and prizes for a glorious cause.

"She is immediately captivating in both style and natural beauty, as unforgettable as she is talented, unique unto herself." — Hot House

Lizzie's latest release, Duo Encounters on Dot Time Records cements Thomas’ stature as one of New York’s top jazz singers. The inventive jazz vocalist debuts at ZINC, bringing her sultry vocal stylings and swing sensibility alongside the “who’s who” of Jazz. Lizzie mixes classic American Jazz and Brazilian arrangements while showcasing a balance of intimate duets and an adventurous group of jazz musicians.

Featuring the producer of Duo Encounters, John Di Martino on piano, Neal Smith on drums, Noriko Ueda on bass, and Antoinne Drye on trumpet.

Showtimes are at 7:00 pm & 8:30 pm. Get your tickets now, available for $35 in advance or $40 at the door. Don't miss out on this magical evening of jazz vocals! For more info, visit https://www.zincjazz.com.

It's the return of the Jersey City Jazz Festival! The best in FREE live music! Two stages on the waterfront!

Saturday June 3:

RWJ Barnabus Health Stage

Riverview Jazz All-Stars Noon

Emily Braden 2pm

Niko & Bad Habits (DJ set) 4pm

Bill Frisell Trio 6pm

Pier Stage

Radam Schwartz Organ Big Band 4pm

Sonida Solar feat. Eddie Palmieri 8pm

Ford’s Gin Row

Miki Yamanaka Trio 1pm

Spike Wilner “Ancient Aliens” 3pm

Eric Wyatt Quartet feat. Jeff “Tain” Watts 5pm

Akiko Tsuruga Quartet 7pm

FREE ADMISSION!

Sunday June 4: Jersey City Jazz Festival

RWJ Barnabus Health Stage

Stephane Wrembel 1pm

Sugartone Brass Band 2:30

Nikara Warren’s Black Wall Street 4:30

Pier Stage

Joshua Nelson Gospel on the Pier Noon

Doug Beavers Luna 5:30pm

Ford’s Gin Row

Jon Davis Trio 1:30pm

Philip Harper “Phamily” Quintet 3:30pm

Mark your calendar for the Crafts in the Park Show on Sunday, June 11 from 10 to 5 in picturesque Veterans Park located at the corner of 3rd Ave & Broadway in Westwood, NJ. 125 Exhibitors with arts, crafts & photography from three states will be showcasing a great variety of hand crafted items. You will find something for everyone.

Just some of the items to be shown are stained glass, pottery, garden decor, welcome signs, paintings, apparel, metal & resin art, charcuterie boards, jewelry, florals, birdhouses, turned bowls & pens, fiber, original writings, crochet dolls, dog treats, totes, ceramics, art, soaps, candles and much more.

Festival foods, home made pretzels, pickles, Italian ice and kettle korn will be available. The show is held rain or shine. Free admission. For further information go to www.pjspromotions.com.

Originally created as a side project by the prolific music arrangers Park Jin-woo and Kim Hyun-bo, Second Moon first came to prominence as one of South Korea's best known folk pop bands through their catchy and remarkably popular Korean television soundtracks, including the scores for The Legend of the Blue Sea and Love in the Moonlight. The group have since expanded into a touring ensemble whose performances draw inspiration from ethnic folk songs sourced from around the world, including Korean pansori, Irish traditional, American country western and bluegrass, Romani jazz manouche, and Chinese opera. This program is part of Lincoln Center's continuing celebration of the spectrum of Korean performing arts, presented in collaboration with Korean Cultural Center New York.

This event is free and open to the public. Seating and entry are first-come, first-served; the line will form at the Atrium’s entrance on Broadway, between 62nd and 63rd Street.

In If Trane Wuz Here, Savion Glover and reg e gaines (Bring in da Noise Bring in da Funk) make a much-anticipated return to The Public Theater. Celebrating Coltrane’s genius, Glover and gaines with a special guest saxophonist use his magical melodies as suggestions for improvisation. Both homage to Coltrane and celebration of his music, If Trane Wuz Here is an inspirational and educational evening of music, dance and text.

“Miki Hayama is an amazing young pianist with great chops, a great harmonic concept and a great imagination!” — Kenny Barron

Don't miss your chance to experience the enchanting music of GRAMMY-nominated jazz pianist Miki Hayama and her trio! On Tuesday, May 16, the trio will be performing live at the Zinc Bar.

Pianist, keyboard player, arranger, and musical director, Miki Hayama hails from Kyoto, Japan, but has made New York City her home.

With a degree in classical piano from the Osaka College of Music and jazz training from the renowned Sadayasu Fujii in Kyoto, Miki's love for jazz led her to work at numerous jazz clubs in the Kansai area after graduation. But that was only the beginning of her journey.

In 2003, Miki set her sights on the Big Apple and has been wowing audiences with her amazing talent ever since. She has had the honor of sharing the stage and recordings with some of the greatest names in the jazz world, including Kenny Garrett, Aretha Franklin, and Christian McBride, just to name a few.

Miki's own albums have also garnered much-deserved acclaim, with her 2006 release "Prelude to a Kiss" receiving a five-star rating in Swing Journal, and her 3rd studio album "Wide Angle" winning Swing Journal's Gold Disc Award in March 2009.

Not content to rest on her laurels, Miki has also lent her musical expertise as a side person on various recordings, including Tia Fuller's "Pillar of Strength" and Michael Dease Big Band's "Relentless". And if that wasn't impressive enough, she also served as musical director, arranger, and keyboardist on Nnenna Freelon's new studio album, "Time Traveler," which received a GRAMMY nomination and was released in May 2021.

It's no wonder Miki Hayama is such a respected name on the jazz scene—her talent knows no bounds!

Showtimes are at 7:00 pm & 8:30 pm. Get your tickets now, available for $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Don't miss out on this magical evening of jazz piano! For more info, visit https://www.zincjazz.com.