Charlie Parker Jazz Festival in New York City
Charlie Parker Jazz Festival 2008
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Charlie Parker Jazz Festival 2008
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Charlie Parker Jazz Festival 2008
23 – 24 August, 2008
The City Parks Foundation presents the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival at Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem, and on Sunday at Tompkins Square Park in the East Village – the two neighbourhoods where the world-famous saxophonist lived and worked.
The festival attracts some of the world’s leading jazz performers, who aim to reflect Parker’s musical individuality and genius. In 2008 the line-up features pianists Hank Jones and Randy Weston, vocalist Vanessa Rubin and free jazz drummer Rashied Ali.
Location
Marcus Garvey Park
Schedule
3 PM
Directions
Take the 7th Ave Express number 2 or 3 trains, the Lexington Ave number 4, 5 or 6 trains or Metro North to 125th St.
The M1 bus passes along the park and the M7, M60, M98, M100, M101, M102 and Bx15 buses all stop just a short walk away
Contact
Phone: +1 212 860 1373
Fax: +1 917 677 3447
http://www.cityparksfoundation.org