Saturday, February 22, 2014

Upcoming: Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival To Take Place May 4 - 10


The Apollo Theater, Harlem Stage and Jazzmobile have once again teamed up to put on the week-long, multi-venue Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival.  The festival takes place May 4 - 10.  Check out the schedule of events below.

May 4 - 10, 2014

All Tickets Start at $10, unless otherwise noted.

Sunday, May 4, 2014

4:00 pm – Columbia University presents Jazz Vespers featuring Brianna Thomas. Abyssinian Baptist Church

Monday, May 5, 2014

6:30 pm – Live Wire presents Latin Jazz: A Conversation with Christopher Washburne and others. Apollo Theater. Free with reservation.

7:30 pm – Jazzmobile presents Minton’s Playhouse Legends on the Bandstand: A Conversation on Charlie Parker with Stanley Crouch and Farah Jasmine Griffin. Minton’s. Two drink minimum, appetizers available. $10.

10:00 pm - 1:00 am - Jazzmobile presents Minton’s Playhouse: Legends on the Bandstand: Late Night Jam with Antonio Hart. Minton’s. Two drink minimum, appetizers available. $10.


Tuesday, May 6, 2014

10:00 am – Jazzmobile presents “Frankie Manning Lindy Hopping at The Savoy” with the Cecil Bridgewater Quintet. Middle/High Schools. Riverside Theatre. By invitation only.

1:00 pm – Jazzmobile presents Senior’s “Dancing at the Savoy” featuring Cecil Bridgewater Big Band. Luncheon. Riverside Theatre. By invitation only.

6:00 pm – Columbia University presents Jazz in the Body: Baldwin and His Muse. Discussion on James Baldwin and Jazz Influence. Cowin Theater - Teachers College. Free.

8:30 pm, 10:00 pm & 11:30 pm – The Apollo Theater presents Showman’s Late Night Jazz featuring Nathan Lucas. Two Drink Minimum per set/per person. Showman’s Jazz Club.

10:00 pm - 1:00 am – Jazzmobile presents Minton’s Playhouse: Legends on the Bandstand: Late Night Jam Session with Christian Sands Trio. Ginny’s Supper Club at Red Rooster Harlem. One drink/appetizer minimum. $10.

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

6:00 pm – Columbia University presents Jazz Shrines Dialogues Celebrates The Ubangi Club, Connie’s Inn and Clam House: Gender and Identity in Jazz Music. Cowin Theater - Teachers College. Free.

7:30 pm - Harlem Stage presents Park Palace Tribute. Latin Double Bill: Manuel Valera with vocalist Sofia Rei; and Aruan Ortiz with Henry Grimes and Don Byron. Harlem Stage Gatehouse. $10.

7:30 pm – The Apollo Theater presents Apollo Amateur Night featuring Imani, Grace Cooper, Geoff Gallante. Apollo Theater. $20 & up.

8:30 pm, 10:00 pm & 11:30 pm - The Apollo Theater presents Showman’s Late Night Jazz featuring Kimberly Thompson. 2 drink Minimum per set/per person. Showman’s Jazz Club.

10:00 pm - 1:00 am – Jazzmobile presents Minton’s Playhouse: Legends on the Bandstand Late Night Jam with TS Monk. Ginny’s Supper Club at Red Rooster Harlem. One drink/appetizer minimum. $10.

Thursday, May 8, 2014

7:30 pm - Harlem Stage presents Christian aTunde Adjuah Double Quartet’s “Stretch Music” in tribute to Clark Monroe’s Uptown House. Harlem Stage Gatehouse. $10.

8:30 pm, 10:00 pm & 11:30 pm - The Apollo Theater presents Showman’s Late Night Jazz featuring Jazmyn. 2 drink minimum per set/per person. Showman’s Jazz Club.

10:00 pm - 1:00 am – Jazzmobile presents Minton’s Playhouse: Legends on the Bandstand Late Night Jam with TK Blue “Latin Bird.” Ginny’s Supper Club at Red Rooster Harlem. One drink/appetizer minimum. $10.

Friday, May 9, 2014

11:30 am – The Apollo Theater presents Apollo School Day Live featuring Grammy nominated Bobby Sanabria Multiverse Big Band. Apollo Mainstage. $7.

7:00 pm – Jazzmobile presents Tribute to Churches: From Fields to the Church to the Bandstand. A discussion with historians, performers and composers. The Riverside Theatre. $10.

7:30 pm - Harlem Stage presents The Vijay Iyer Trio featuring Stephen Crump and Marcus Gilmore, in homage to the Capitol Palace. Marian Anderson Theater at Aaron Davis Hall. Free with RSVP.

9:00 pm & 11:00 pm - The Apollo Theater presents Showman’s Late Night Jazz featuring Fred McFarlane. Two drink minimum per set/per person. Showman’s Jazz Club.

10:00 pm - 1:00 am – Jazzmobile presents Minton’s Playhouse: Legends on the Bandstand Late Night Jam with Charenee Wade. Ginny’s Supper Club at Red Rooster Harlem. One drink/appetizer minimum. $10.

10:00 pm – The Apollo Theater honors Small’s Paradise with a special evening with Lakecia Benjamin & Soul Squad with Motéma guests. Curated by Motéma. Apollo Music Café/Soundstage. $10 & up.

Saturday, May 10, 2014

1:00 pm – The Apollo Theater presents Apollo Family Showtime featuring Bobby Sanabria & Ascension. Apollo Soundstage. $10.

7:00 pm – Jazzmobile Vocal Competition. MIST Harlem. Two drink minimum. $10.

8:00 pm – The Apollo Theater presents Arturo O’Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra with Rudresh Mahanthappa, Freddy “Huevito” Lobaton, Café and Randy Weston with Billy Harper and Lewis Nash. Apollo Theater - Main Stage. $10, $35-$45.

9:00 pm & 11:00 pm - The Apollo Theater presents Showman’s Late Night Jazz featuring Claudia Hayden. Two drink minimum per set/per person. Showman’s Jazz Club.

10:00 pm – The Apollo Theater honors Small’s Paradise with jazz ensemble, Water Seed.  Apollo Music Café/Soundstage. $10 & up.

10:00 pm - 1:00 am – Jazzmobile presents Hopping at the Savoy Dance Party: Celebrating Frankie Manning’s 100th Birthday with the Harlem Renaissance Band. MIST Harlem. Two drink minimum. $10.


Schedule and Artists Subject to Change