Events

Jun
11

Melting Pot Jazz: Digba Ogunbiyi Quartet

Melting Pot Jazz is an annual series of five free, family-friendly concerts in June celebrating immigrants’ influence on American jazz. Concerts take place on the lawn at St. Frances Cabrini Shrine in Washington Heights, or indoors if it rains.

Bring picnics, blankets, chairs, and the whole family.

This week: Digba Ogunbiyi Quartet (Nigeria)

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Jun
13

NO Happy Hour at 181 Cabrini

Start your Saturday night off swinging at this great neighborhood spot. Good drinks, good food, and good people listening to good music! No cover.

No jazz tonight. Private event at the venue.

See the Happy Hour page for more information.

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Jun
16

Weekly Jam at Kismat

The WaHi Weekly Jam - now in our 12th year! No long opening set… the jam starts when you arrive. No cover.

House band: Louise Rogers, voice, Mark Kross, piano, John Loehrke, bass, Jeff Potter, drums.

See the Jazz Jam page for more information.

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Jun
17

Jazz in Bennett Park

Join us every Wednesday for this fun, family-friendly performance and jam session! Jazz musicians of all levels welcome to sit in. Bring chairs, blankets, picnics, children!

House band: Louise Rogers, voice, Mark Kross, piano, Ethan O’Reilly, bass, Kaori Yamada, drums. Special guest, Chris Peebles, saxophone.

Located in the southeast corner of the park.

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Jun
17

Happy Hour at Dutch Baby Bakery

Is it a bakery with a bar, or a bar with a bakery? Live midweek jazz in the neighborhood. Never a cover.

Featuring Jostein Gulbrandsen, guitar, and Nori Naraoka, bass.

See the Happy Hour page for more information.

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Jun
18

Melting Pot Jazz: Slavo Rican Assembly

Melting Pot Jazz is an annual series of five free, family-friendly concerts in June celebrating immigrants’ influence on American jazz. Concerts take place on the lawn at St. Frances Cabrini Shrine in Washington Heights, or indoors if it rains.

Bring picnics, blankets, chairs, and the whole family.

This week: Slavo Rican Assembly (Slovenia meets Puerto Rico)

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Jun
20

NO Happy Hour at 181 Cabrini

Start your Saturday night off swinging at this great neighborhood spot. Good drinks, good food, and good people listening to good music! No cover.

No jazz tonight. Private event at the venue.

See the Happy Hour page for more information.

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Jun
23

Weekly Jam at Kismat

The WaHi Weekly Jam - now in our 12th year! No long opening set… the jam starts when you arrive. No cover.

House band: Louise Rogers, voice, Mark Kross, piano, John Loehrke, bass, Jeff Potter, drums.

See the Jazz Jam page for more information.

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Jun
24

Jazz in Bennett Park

Join us every Wednesday for this fun, family-friendly performance and jam session! Jazz musicians of all levels welcome to sit in. Bring chairs, blankets, picnics, children!

House band: Louise Rogers, voice, Mark Kross, piano, Ethan O’Reilly, bass, Kaori Yamada, drums.

Located in the southeast corner of the park.

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Jun
24

Happy Hour at Dutch Baby Bakery

Is it a bakery with a bar, or a bar with a bakery? Live midweek jazz in the neighborhood. Never a cover.

Featuring KAT Modiano, flute/effects, and Maksim Perepelica, bass.

See the Happy Hour page for more information.

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Jun
25

Melting Pot Jazz: The Camila Cortina Quintet

Melting Pot Jazz is an annual series of five free, family-friendly concerts in June celebrating immigrants’ influence on American jazz. Concerts take place on the lawn at St. Frances Cabrini Shrine in Washington Heights, or indoors if it rains.

Bring picnics, blankets, chairs, and the whole family.

This week: Camila Cortina Quintet (Cuba)

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Jun
27

Happy Hour at 181 Cabrini

Start your Saturday night off swinging at this great neighborhood spot. Good drinks, good food, and good people listening to good music! No cover.

Featuring Nicki Adams, piano, and Eddy Khaimovich, bass

See the Happy Hour page for more information.

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Jun
30

Weekly Jam at Kismat

The WaHi Weekly Jam - now in our 12th year! No long opening set… the jam starts when you arrive. No cover.

House band: Louise Rogers, voice, Mark Kross, piano, John Loehrke, bass, Jeff Potter, drums.

See the Jazz Jam page for more information.

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Jul
1

Jazz in Bennett Park

Join us every Wednesday for this fun, family-friendly performance and jam session! Jazz musicians of all levels welcome to sit in. Bring chairs, blankets, picnics, children!

House band: Louise Rogers, voice, Mark Kross, piano, Ethan O’Reilly, bass, Kaori Yamada, drums.

Located in the southeast corner of the park.

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Jul
1

Happy Hour at Dutch Baby Bakery

Is it a bakery with a bar, or a bar with a bakery? Live midweek jazz in the neighborhood. Never a cover.

See the Happy Hour page for more information.

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Jul
3

First Friday Jazz at The Bonnefont

On the first Friday of every month we feature elegant, swinging jazz to accompany fine cocktails and dining! No cover.

See the Happy Hour page for more information.

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Jul
4

NO Jazzy Jambalaya Storytime

On the first Saturday of every month, Louise and friends play jazz and read jazz-themed books to children aged 3-7 (and their families). These free, interactive performances are the best way to start your family’s weekends off swinging!

No Storytime today. NYPL is closed for the holiday.

Visit the Jazz WaHi Kids page for more information.

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Jul
4

Happy Hour at 181 Cabrini

Start your Saturday night off swinging at this great neighborhood spot. Good drinks, good food, and good people listening to good music! No cover.

See the Happy Hour page for more information.

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Jul
7

Weekly Jam at Kismat

The WaHi Weekly Jam - now in our 12th year! No long opening set… the jam starts when you arrive. No cover.

House band: Louise Rogers, voice, Mark Kross, piano, John Loehrke, bass, Jeff Potter, drums.

See the Jazz Jam page for more information.

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Jul
8

Jazz in Bennett Park

Join us every Wednesday for this fun, family-friendly performance and jam session! Jazz musicians of all levels welcome to sit in. Bring chairs, blankets, picnics, children!

House band: Louise Rogers, voice, Mark Kross, piano, Ethan O’Reilly, bass, Kaori Yamada, drums.

Located in the southeast corner of the park.

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Jul
8

Happy Hour at Dutch Baby Bakery

Is it a bakery with a bar, or a bar with a bakery? Live midweek jazz in the neighborhood. Never a cover.

See the Happy Hour page for more information.

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Jul
11

Happy Hour at 181 Cabrini

Start your Saturday night off swinging at this great neighborhood spot. Good drinks, good food, and good people listening to good music! No cover.

See the Happy Hour page for more information.

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Jul
14

Weekly Jam at Kismat

The WaHi Weekly Jam - now in our 12th year! No long opening set… the jam starts when you arrive. No cover.

House band: Louise Rogers, voice, Mark Kross, piano, John Loehrke, bass, Jeff Potter, drums.

See the Jazz Jam page for more information.

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Jul
15

Jazz in Bennett Park

Join us every Wednesday for this fun, family-friendly performance and jam session! Jazz musicians of all levels welcome to sit in. Bring chairs, blankets, picnics, children!

House band: Louise Rogers, voice, Mark Kross, piano, Ethan O’Reilly, bass, Kaori Yamada, drums.

Located in the southeast corner of the park.

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Jul
15

Happy Hour at Dutch Baby Bakery

Is it a bakery with a bar, or a bar with a bakery? Live midweek jazz in the neighborhood. Never a cover.

See the Happy Hour page for more information.

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Jul
18

Happy Hour at 181 Cabrini

Start your Saturday night off swinging at this great neighborhood spot. Good drinks, good food, and good people listening to good music! No cover.

See the Happy Hour page for more information.

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Jul
21

Weekly Jam at Kismat

The WaHi Weekly Jam - now in our 12th year! No long opening set… the jam starts when you arrive. No cover.

House band: Louise Rogers, voice, Mark Kross, piano, John Loehrke, bass, Jeff Potter, drums.

See the Jazz Jam page for more information.

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Jul
22

Jazz in Bennett Park

Join us every Wednesday for this fun, family-friendly performance and jam session! Jazz musicians of all levels welcome to sit in. Bring chairs, blankets, picnics, children!

House band: Louise Rogers, voice, Mark Kross, piano, Ethan O’Reilly, bass, Kaori Yamada, drums.

Located in the southeast corner of the park.

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Jul
22

Happy Hour at Dutch Baby Bakery

Is it a bakery with a bar, or a bar with a bakery? Live midweek jazz in the neighborhood. Never a cover.

Featuring Val Hawk, voice, and Yoshi Waki, bass

See the Happy Hour page for more information.

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Jul
25

Happy Hour at 181 Cabrini

Start your Saturday night off swinging at this great neighborhood spot. Good drinks, good food, and good people listening to good music! No cover.

See the Happy Hour page for more information.

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Jul
28

Weekly Jam at Kismat

The WaHi Weekly Jam - now in our 12th year! No long opening set… the jam starts when you arrive. No cover.

House band: Louise Rogers, voice, Mark Kross, piano, John Loehrke, bass, Jeff Potter, drums.

See the Jazz Jam page for more information.

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Jul
29

Jazz in Bennett Park

Join us every Wednesday for this fun, family-friendly performance and jam session! Jazz musicians of all levels welcome to sit in. Bring chairs, blankets, picnics, children!

House band: Louise Rogers, voice, Mark Kross, piano, Ethan O’Reilly, bass, Kaori Yamada, drums.

Located in the southeast corner of the park.

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Jul
29

Happy Hour at Dutch Baby Bakery

Is it a bakery with a bar, or a bar with a bakery? Live midweek jazz in the neighborhood. Never a cover.

See the Happy Hour page for more information.

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Aug
1

Jazzy Jambalaya Storytime

On the first Saturday of every month, Louise and friends play jazz and read jazz-themed books to children aged 3-7 (and their families). These free, interactive performances are the best way to start your family’s weekends off swinging!

Visit the Jazz WaHi Kids page for more information.

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Aug
3

Vocal Series: Kaushik Viswanath

On the first Monday of every month, the Vocal Series presents some of New York City’s finest jazz singers in an intimate club setting. Vocal performance from 7:30pm to 8:30pm, followed by a Vocal Jam until 10:00pm. Note: Singers must attend the featured set to be invited to sing at the Jazz Jam. 

With TBA

Reserve your ticket here. Suggested donation $15.

See the Vocal Series page for more information.

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Jun
10

Happy Hour at Dutch Baby Bakery

Is it a bakery with a bar, or a bar with a bakery? Live midweek jazz in the neighborhood. Never a cover.

Featuring Jaana Narsipur, voice, and Nicki Adams, piano.

See the Happy Hour page for more information.

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Jun
10

Jazz in Bennett Park

Join us every Wednesday for this fun, family-friendly performance and jam session! Jazz musicians of all levels welcome to sit in. Bring chairs, blankets, picnics, children!

House band: Louise Rogers, voice, Mark Kross, piano, Ethan O’Reilly, bass, Kaori Yamada, drums. Special guest Malin Carta, sax.

Located in the southeast corner of the park.

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Jun
9

Weekly Jam at Kismat

The WaHi Weekly Jam - now in our 12th year! No long opening set… the jam starts when you arrive. No cover.

House band: Louise Rogers, voice, Mark Kross, piano, John Loehrke, bass, Jeff Potter, drums.

See the Jazz Jam page for more information.

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Jun
6

Happy Hour at 181 Cabrini

Start your Saturday night off swinging at this great neighborhood spot. Good drinks, good food, and good people listening to good music! No cover.

Featuring Louise Rogers, voice, and John Loehrke, bass

See the Happy Hour page for more information.

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Jun
6

Jazzy Jambalaya Storytime

On the first Saturday of every month, Louise and friends play jazz and read jazz-themed books to children aged 3-7 (and their families). These free, interactive performances are the best way to start your family’s weekends off swinging!

This month we'll be celebrating that glorious (ugh!) summer insect, the fly. Join us as we jazzily buzz with special guest violinist Arthur Dibble. We'll read a story about a pesky little fly who gets himself in a bit of trouble! Come enjoy our version of "Old Black Fly" by Jim Aylesworth. And, of course there will be singing and dancing involved!

Visit the Jazz WaHi Kids page for more information.

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Jun
5

First Friday Jazz at The Bonnefont

On the first Friday of every month we present elegant, swinging jazz to accompany fine cocktails and dining! No cover.

Featuring Mark Kross, piano, and Eddy Khaimovich, bass

See the Happy Hour page for more information.

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Jun
4

Melting Pot Jazz: The Bogna Kicinska Quintet

Melting Pot Jazz is an annual series of five free, family-friendly concerts in June celebrating immigrants’ influence on American jazz. Concerts take place on the lawn at St. Frances Cabrini Shrine in Washington Heights, or indoors if it rains.

Bring picnics, blankets, chairs, and the whole family.

This week: The Bogna Kicinska Quintet (Poland)

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Jun
3

Happy Hour at Dutch Baby Bakery

Is it a bakery with a bar, or a bar with a bakery? Live midweek jazz in the neighborhood. Never a cover.

Featuring Matt Wolfe, guitar, and Carol Morgan, trumpet.

See the Happy Hour page for more information.

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Jun
3

Jazz in Bennett Park

Join us every Wednesday for this fun, family-friendly performance and jam session! Jazz musicians of all levels welcome to sit in. Bring chairs, blankets, picnics, children!

House band: Louise Rogers, voice, Mark Kross, piano, Ethan O’Reilly, bass, Kaori Yamada, drums. Special guest, George Michael, sax.

Located in the southeast corner of the park.

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Jun
2

Weekly Jam at Kismat

The WaHi Weekly Jam - now in our 12th year! No long opening set… the jam starts when you arrive. No cover.

House band: Louise Rogers, voice, Mark Kross, piano, John Loehrke, bass, Jeff Potter, drums.

See the Jazz Jam page for more information.

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Jun
1

Vocal Series: Aimée Allen

On the first Monday of every month, the Vocal Series presents some of New York City’s finest jazz singers in an intimate club setting. Vocal performance from 7:30pm to 8:30pm, followed by a Vocal Jam until 10:00pm. Note: Singers must attend the featured set to be invited to sing at the Jazz Jam. 

With Tony Romano, guitar, and Yoshi Waki, bass. Learn more about Aimée at https://www.aimeeallenmusic.com/

Reserve your ticket here. Suggested donation $15.

See the Vocal Series page for more information.

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May
30

Happy Hour at 181 Cabrini

Start your Saturday night off swinging at this great neighborhood spot. Good drinks, good food, and good people listening to good music! No cover.

Featuring Dimitri Landrain, piano, and Vanessa Lemonides, voice.

See the Happy Hour page for more information.

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May
28

Melting Pot Jazz

Melting Pot Jazz is an annual series of five free, family-friendly concerts in June celebrating immigrants’ influence on American jazz. Concerts take place on the lawn at St. Frances Cabrini Shrine in Washington Heights, or indoors if it rains.

Bring picnics, blankets, chairs, and the whole family.

This week: Helio Alves Quartet (Brazil)

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May
27

Happy Hour at Dutch Baby Bakery

Is it a bakery with a bar, or a bar with a bakery? Live midweek jazz in the neighborhood. Never a cover.

Featuring Andrea Wolper, voice, and Pete McCann, guitar.

See the Happy Hour page for more information.

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May
27

Jazz in Bennett Park

Join us every Wednesday for this fun, family-friendly performance and jam session! Jazz musicians of all levels welcome to sit in. Bring chairs, blankets, picnics, children!

House band: Louise Rogers, voice, Mark Kross, piano, Ethan O’Reilly, bass, Kaori Yamada, drums. Special guest, Joe Kozlowski, trumpet

Located in the southeast corner of the park.

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May
26

Weekly Jam at Kismat

The WaHi Weekly Jam - now in our 12th year! No long opening set… the jam starts when you arrive. No cover.

House band: Louise Rogers, voice, Mark Kross, piano, John Loehrke, bass, Jeff Potter, drums.

This week we celebrate the Miles Davis Centennial by reading some of his solos. Charts at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1U0gIvrvVDPvkpbe9yLRDui4SzUQqTh5X?usp=sharing

See the Jazz Jam page for more information.

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May
23

Happy Hour at 181 Cabrini

Start your Saturday night off swinging at this great neighborhood spot. Good drinks, good food, and good people listening to good music! No cover.

Featuring Marc Daine, guitar, and Motoki Mihara, bass.

See the Happy Hour page for more information.

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May
20

Happy Hour at Dutch Baby Bakery

Is it a bakery with a bar, or a bar with a bakery? Live midweek jazz in the neighborhood. Never a cover.

Featuring Cynthia Soriano, voice, and Ilya Lushtak, guitar

See the Happy Hour page for more information.

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May
20

Jazz in Bennett Park

Join us every Wednesday for this fun, family-friendly performance and jam session! Jazz musicians of all levels welcome to sit in. Bring chairs, blankets, picnics, children!

House band: Louise Rogers, voice, Mark Kross, piano, Ethan O’Reilly, bass, Kaori Yamada, drums. Special guest, Bryan Cowan, bari sax.

Located in the southeast corner of the park.

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May
19

Weekly Jam at Kismat

The WaHi Weekly Jam - now in our 12th year! No long opening set… the jam starts when you arrive. No cover.

House band: Louise Rogers, voice, Mark Kross, piano, John Loehrke, bass, Jeff Potter, drums.

See the Jazz Jam page for more information.

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May
17

Masterclass with Jane Irving

Write It Like You Wrote It”, a masterclass with jazz vocalist Jane Irving. Free.

See “special events” for more info.

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May
16

Happy Hour at 181 Cabrini

Start your Saturday night off swinging at this great neighborhood spot. Good drinks, good food, and good people listening to good music! No cover.

Featuring John Albin, guitar, and Emiko Hayashi, piano.

See the Happy Hour page for more information.

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May
16

Jazz Jamboree Family Jazz Concert

Join Louise Rogers and Friends in our annual celebration of jazz for families!

Featuring Orlando Hernandez, tap, Berta Moreno, sax, Akili Bradley, trumpet, Mark Kross, piano, Lauren Hendrix, bass, Kaori Yamada, drums.

Presented in partnership with the Medical Center Nursery School.

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May
13

Happy Hour at Dutch Baby Bakery

Is it a bakery with a bar, or a bar with a bakery? Live midweek jazz in the neighborhood. Never a cover.

Featuring Chris Johansen, sax, and John Merrill, guitar.

See the Happy Hour page for more information.

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May
13

Jazz in Bennett Park

Join us every Wednesday for this fun, family-friendly performance and jam session! Jazz musicians of all levels welcome to sit in. Bring chairs, blankets, picnics, children!

House band: Louise Rogers, voice, Mark Kross, piano, Ethan O’Reilly, bass, Kaori Yamada, drums. Special guest, Akili Bradley, trumpet.

Located in the southeast corner of the park.

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May
12

Weekly Jam at Kismat

The WaHi Weekly Jam - now in our 12th year! No long opening set… the jam starts when you arrive. No cover.

House band: Louise Rogers, voice, Mark Kross, piano, John Loehrke, bass, Jeff Potter, drums.

See the Jazz Jam page for more information.

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May
9

Happy Hour at 181 Cabrini

Start your Saturday night off swinging at this great neighborhood spot. Good drinks, good food, and good people listening to good music! No cover.

Featuring William Humphrey, sax, and Ethan Mann, guitar.

See the Happy Hour page for more information.

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May
6

Happy Hour at Dutch Baby Bakery

Is it a bakery with a bar, or a bar with a bakery? Live midweek jazz in the neighborhood. Never a cover.

Featuring Patrick Stokes, piano, and Kyle Colina, bass.

See the Happy Hour page for more information.

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May
6

Jazz in Bennett Park

Join us every Wednesday for this fun, family-friendly performance and jam session! Jazz musicians of all levels welcome to sit in. Bring chairs, blankets, picnics, children!

House band: Louise Rogers, voice, Mark Kross, piano, Ethan O’Reilly, bass, Kaori Yamada, drums.

Located in the southeast corner of the park.

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May
5

Weekly Jam at Kismat

The WaHi Weekly Jam - now in our 12th year! No long opening set… the jam starts when you arrive. No cover.

House band: Louise Rogers, voice, Mark Kross, piano, John Loehrke, bass, Jeff Potter, drums.

See the Jazz Jam page for more information.

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