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Sunset Park | Event
Oct 19
Experience Staten Island’s longest-running jazz festival hosted by Sheila Anderson, author and on-air personality, WBGO, 88.3 FM on October, 19 2019. Universal Temple of the Arts (UTA) will celebrate its legacy of promoting, preserving and presenting jazz in a new location – the famed, historic St. George Theatre in the landmark neighborhood of St. George, 2 blocks from the Staten Island Ferry, with on-site parking.
For over three decades, UTA has presented the Staten Island JAZZ Festival to critical acclaim and loyal audiences. Regardless of the borough, city, state or country enthusiasts and lovers of jazz come from, a unique and memorable experience, which UTA consistently produces, awaits every ticket holder. In fact, 90% of survey responses from attendees confirm that the festival offers affordable entertainment options, and they look forward to the event every October.
The festival has evolved into a repository of jazz history featuring award-winning artists every year.
This year’s lineup includes:
Reggie Workman presents New Stars on This Horizon
Winard Harper and Jeli Posse
Leopoldo Fleming Afro-Caribbean Jazz Ensemble
Danny Mixon Quartet with Antoinette Montague
Jeannine Otis, Karlus Trapp
Sylvester Scott
Ray Scro
WaFoo
and more!
Now 52 years old, the organization has established relationships with musicians, dancers, educators, visual artists, elected officials, community and faith-based organizations, and tourism outlets contributing to the extraordinary world of jazz with highly respected dynamic cultural arts and education programs that benefit youth and families in Staten Island. All proceeds from the Festival support FREE year-round arts and educational programs.
“As we enter into our third decade as Staten Island’s oldest continuously-run jazz festival, we remain committed to presenting iconic and popular jazz artists as well showcasing Staten Island performers who stand tall delivering their understanding of this world-wide
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ORCH + Fees: USD 40.0,
Standard + Fees: USD 30.0
Artists: Reggie Workman presents New Stars on This Horizon, Winard Harper and Jeli Posse, Leopoldo Fleming Afro-Caribbean Jazz Ensemble, Danny Mixon Quartet with Antoinette Montague, Jeannine Otis, Karlus Trapp, Sylvester Scott, Ray Scro
End Time: 7:00 pm
Category: Live Music | Jazz