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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


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