The National Jazz Museum in Harlem is a living museum of the Caribbean music and culture that defines us as Americans. It’s in Harlem, the home of bebop modern jazz. Artistic directors Jon Batiste and Christian McBride are giants in the field. This is a place full of Black joy, and everyone is welcome to come feel it. Feel your JOY out loud.
When I look up to the stars,
Jon Batiste, “Freedom” (2021)
I know exactly who we are,
Cause then I see you shinin.”
National Jazz Museum in Harlem Shows
AUGUST
Salsa Art Exhibition
Salsa! is an art and music exhibition that celebrates the Afro Latin roots of jazz in collaboration with the International Salsa Museum. The exhibition includes photos, music, clothing, and instruments from the collection of Vicky Gold Levi, curated with pianist and composer Willy Rodriguez. It’s at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, Manhattan; from August 1 to October 19, 2024. jmih.org 🇨🇴 🇨🇺 🇩🇴 🇵🇦 🇵🇪 🇵🇷 🇻🇪
OCTOBER
Puerto Rican Jazz
John Benitez Quintet, led by the Grammy-winning Puerto Rican bassist, plays hard bop inspired by Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers, in a free concert at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, Manhattan; on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 2pm. FREE. You can also stream it on the Museum’s Facebook and YouTube channels. jmih.org 🇵🇷
Rítmicas: Women in Jazz and Percussion ~ Dominican
Ivanna Cuesta Quartet plays Dominican jazz in conversation with curator Melvis Santa; at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, Manhattan; on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 7pm. FREE with rsvp. jmih.org 🇩🇴
Latin Women’s Jazz
Cocomama plays jazz and dances tap; at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, Manhattan; on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 4pm. FREE with rsvp. jmih.org 🇨🇺 🇫🇷 🇬🇵 🇮🇱 🇲🇽
Rítmicas: Women in Jazz and Percussion ~ Afro Cuban
Brenda Navarrete plays Afro Cuban jazz in conversation with curator Melvis Santa; at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, Manhattan; on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 7pm. FREE. 🇨🇺
South African Jazz
JCFI Music Ensemble plays jazz infused with South African traditions; at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, Manhattan; on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 2pm. FREE. You can also stream it on the Museum’s Facebook and YouTube channels. jmih.org 🇿🇦
NOVEMBER
Rítmicas: Women in Jazz and Percussion ~ Afro Cuban
Melvis Santa and Rafael Monteagudo Duo play Afro Cuban jazz at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, Manhattan; on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, 2024, from 7-9pm. FREE. 🇨🇺
National Jazz Museum in Harlem Tickets
Admission is free, but please contribute something. Average New York City museum admission is $30. Just give what you can.
National Jazz Museum in Harlem
58 West 129th St
(between Malcolm X Blvd and Fifth Avenue)
Harlem, Manhattan
About National Jazz Museum in Harlem
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem was founded to preserve, promote, and present jazz, America’s roots music.
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