Artist-focused non-profit Giant Step Arts partners with Jazz Generation's KEYED UP! for new edition of acclaimed concert series Walk With The Wind
April 10-11 free performances at NEW LOCATION in Central Park: Summit Rock in Seneca Village
Concerts honor legacy of congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis
Featuring William Parker Trio, James Brandon Lewis Freed Style Free Trio, Melissa Aldana Trio, Chris Potter Trio, Antonio Sanchez Trio, Marquis Hill Quartet, Michael Thomas Quartet, Nasheet Waits, Mark Turner, Marika Hughes, Johnathan Blake, Abraham Burton, Jason Palmer
"Sitting socially distanced on The Mall and listening to live jazz feels like an optimistic moment...Jimmy Katz and Giant Step Arts are plugging a gap with Walk With The Wind." - Dan Bergsagel, London Jazz News
Giant Step Arts in partnership with Jazz Generation’s KEYED UP! continues the acclaimed performance series Walk With The Wind honoring civil rights activist and congressman John Lewis. The concerts – curated by Jimmy Katz and Nasheet Waits – will take place at pop up locations in New York City’s Central Park. Shows will be rescheduled in case of inclement weather.
CONCERT SCHEDULE
• Saturday, April 10 at Summit Rock in Seneca Village
Noon – Robert Lotreck Quartet– with Sarah Hanahan, Anthony Hervey, Phil Norris
1 p.m. – William Parker Trio with Cooper Moore and Hamid Drake
• Sunday, April 11 at Summit Rock in Seneca Village
Noon – Robert Lotreck Quartet with Sarah Hanahan, Drew Anderson, Phil Norris
1 p.m. – Steve Slagle Trio with Marty Kenney, Jason Tiemann
2 p.m. – Melissa Aldana Trio with Pablo Menares and Kush Abadey
More concerts HERE
