JAZZ EVENTS - NEW YORK CITY

Friday, February 6th Dianne Reeves Pre-performance Discussion 6:30 pm Location:   Bing Concert Hall,   Stanford University    Two of the world's greatest guitarists, Russell Malone and Romero Lubambo, will be interviewed by NJMH's Loren Schoenberg before their concert with Dianne Reeves.  Get more information here.

Tuesday, February 10 James Baldwin: Harlem's Own Jazz for Curious Listeners 7:00-8:30pm Host: Professor Robert G. O'Meally Location: The National Jazz Museum in Harlem Suggested Donation: $10 Writing can swing just like the best jazz, with great themes developed with a rhythm that rocks and rolls and surprises. Some of James Baldwin's best writing dealt with jazz and the specific culture that spawned it. Tonight, Professor Robert G. O'Meally, noted author/scholar, and founder/Director of Columbia University's Center of Jazz Studies will delve deeply into his classic Sonny's Blues, peppered with music that relates to it directly.    Join the Facebook event here.

Tuesday, February 17 The Young Lions of Harlem: Jazz from City College Jazz for Curious Listeners 7:00-8:30pm City College Jazz AllStars   led by Dennis Brandner  Location: The National Jazz Museum in Harlem Suggested Donation: $10 Jazz has always welcomed young talent, and in this era, the presence of young musicians who are serious in their dedication is something to celebrate. Join us as we welcome a chamber jazz ensemble from City College, which has long had a distinguished jazz department, and is now under the new leadership of renowned saxophonist Steve Wilson. Come visit as we all get our batteries charged!    Join the Facebook event here.