City Parks Foundation Presents CHARLIE PARKER JAZZ FESTIVAL August 21-23, 2015 |
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New York, NY – City Parks Foundation is proud to announce the 22nd edition of the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, made possible with the generous support of the Dalio Foundation. Founded in memoriam of beloved jazz musician Charlie Parker, this festival annually attracts thousands of fans to two historic parks in Manhattan. The
festival will kick off the first of its three days on August 21st in
Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem, blocks from the famous jazz clubs where Parker graced the stage, and move to Tompkins Square Park in the East Village on Sunday, just across the street from the late Parker’s apartment.
Prior
to the launch of the festival, we invite fans to participate in a free
panel hosted at The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music
celebrating the musical legacy of Charlie Parker featuring two musicians participating in the shows, Oliver Lake and Rudresh Mahanthappa.
In the words of Miles Davis, “You can tell the history of jazz in four words: Louis Armstrong. Charlie Parker.” Almost sixty years after his passing, Parker is
celebrated and credited for his contribution to modern music through
rhythmically and melodically complex solos and his creation of the bebop
sound. The acts in this year’s festival will offer a wide range of performances reflective of Parker’s
music and of the ever-changing genre of jazz. From Dr. Lonnie Smith to
Myra Melford, this year’s lineup will feature both jazz veterans and
up-and-coming stars alike.
Come join us to celebrate Charlie Parker’s legacy – both to New York City and to the world of jazz.
The complete Charlie Parker Jazz
Festival schedule follows. For up-to-date scheduling and lineup for all
SummerStage programming, follow SummerStage via the links below and
visitwww.SummerStage.org.
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