Summer Stage in Harlem: NJMH House Band led by Christopher McBride

National Jazz Museum in Harlem House Band was launched in 2024 and is designed to bring the Jazz in Harlem experience to every person on the planet. Led by world class band leaders and musicians, the House Band showcases the impact that Harlem and jazz has had on global culture. The band presents a musical journey that celebrates the past and heralds the future. This iteration of the NJMH House Band performing at the Harlem State Office Building Summer Stage Series is under the direction of saxophonist...

Endea Owens: The Community Cookout - Presented by the Marcus Garvey Park Alliance, NJMH, and the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival

Join NJMH, the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, and the Marcus Garvey Park Alliance on Sunday, August 17th from 2-4pm for Endea Owens' annual Community Cookout! Founded by star bassist Owens and birthed during the pandemic, the Community Cookout creates inclusive spaces that are accessible to anyone no matter their race, gender, or background. Through music, activism, and meals, this event strives to make New York a better place. This free event, held annually in Marcus Garvey Park, includes stellar...