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The Blue Note Jazz Festival New York kicks off May 27 with a James Moody 100th Birthday Celebration at Sony Hall.
(Photo: Blue Note Entertainment Group)Blue Note Entertainment Group has unveiled the lineup for the 14th annual Blue Note Jazz Festival New York, featuring performances by Grace Jones & Janelle Monaé, Branford Marsalis & Charles Lloyd, Emily King, Joshua Redman Quartet, Kenny Garrett, The Soul Rebels, Spyro Gyra, Marcus Miller, Tank and the Bangas, Santigold and dozens more.
Kicking off on May 27 with a James Moody 100th Birthday Celebration at Sony Hall and running through July 2, the festival will take place at venues all across New York City, including the Blue Note Jazz Club, Town Hall, SummerStage, Sony Hall, Celebrate Brooklyn Prospect Park and others.
The Blue Note New York jazz club takes a unique approach in curating its namesake New York festival, looking beyond the confines of genre, geography and time to craft a one-of-a-kind lineup. Pulling together history-shaping innovators, cultural icons from around the world and contemporary artists pushing the boundaries of music today, the festival aims to capture the social fabric of New York City.
“We’re excited to present artists this year who are singular and innovative,” says Alex Kurland, director of programming and talent buyer of Blue Note Entertainment Group. “Artists who have their own unique individuality and voice, and that are truly one of a kind. Artists who are exceptional and bold. Influential figures who transcend boundaries and who have and are making an impact in music culture. The artists presented across the Blue Note Jazz Festival New York embody tremendous artistic integrity, individuality and strength as musicians — from icons like Charles Lloyd, house music pioneer Louie Vega, Grace Jones, Branford Marsalis, Warren G and the tap dancer Savion Glover to the next generation of progressive artists including Emily King, Infinity Song, Janelle Monáe, Saba, The Soul Rebels, Gallant and Tank and The Bangas.”
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