Esteemed saxophonist, composer, and educator Langston Hughes II will perform with his hand-picked quartet at this year’s Uptown Arts Stroll. The group will perform on Monday, June 9th, 2025 at 6:30pm at the Haven Plaza (168th and Ft. Washington Ave).

This event is free and open to the public!!

Uptown Arts Stroll:

Since 2003, the Uptown Arts Stroll has grown from a one-day event to a month-long celebration offering a wide variety of arts and cultural events north of West 125th Street. The Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA), in collaboration with local artists, businesses, community leaders and institutions, has produced the Uptown Arts Stroll since 2008.

Each year, the Uptown Arts Stroll features open studios, art exhibitions, concerts, literary events, and performances during the month of June, throughout Northern Manhattan from West 125th Street to West 220th Street.

Langston Hughes II: 

Langston Hughes II, at 23 years old, distinguishes himself as an accomplished saxophonist, woodwind doubler, composer, and educator, positioning him as one of the most promising young talents in music today.

Currently immersed in the pursuit of a master’s degree in Jazz Studies at The Juilliard School in the vibrant landscape of NYC, Langston’s musical journey began in his hometown near Washington, D.C.

Beyond performing alongside established musicians, Langston has led his own quartet at prestigious venues and festivals, including Blues Alley, Keystone Korner, The Kennedy Center, the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival, and the DC Jazz Festival, leaving audiences captivated and yearning for more. With years of experience and an ever-growing arsenal of technical and creative skills, Langston has cultivated a distinctive sound that radiates beauty, passion, and positivity.

This event is produced in partnership with the Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA), a nonprofit arts service organization whose mission is to cultivate, support, and promote the works of artists and arts organizations in northern Manhattan.

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