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BRIC JAZZFEST ANNOUNCES FULL SCHEDULE FOR HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED OCTOBER LINE-UP INCLUDING FREE POP-UP OUTDOOR CONCERT
Acclaimed Festival Kicks Off Saturday, October 14, with a Free Outdoor Jazz Concert featuring Endea Owens and The Cookout at The Plaza at 300 Ashland Co-Presented and in partnership with Downtown Brooklyn Partnership
Daily And 3-Day Passes to BRIC JazzFest at BRIC House Available HERE
Brooklyn, NY (September 27, 2023) – BRIC, a leading, multi-disciplinary arts and media institution anchored in downtown Brooklyn, has released the full daily schedule for this year’s two-stage, three-day BRIC JazzFest. Set to take place at BRIC House from October 19-21 with two stages, this year’s festival promises to be an extraordinary celebration of jazz and its influences. The festival will also kick off with a special off-site performance down the block on Saturday, October 14 at The Plaza at 300 Ashland. The free outdoor jazz concert, co-presented by Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, will feature one of the jazz scene’s most dynamic emerging artists, Endea Owens and The Cookout. Endea Owens, known for performing with icons like Wynston Marsalis, Jennifer Holiday, Diana Ross, and more, founded her non-profit The Cookout in 2020, providing free meals and music concerts to underserved communities in New York City. RSVP here. In addition to the 300 Ashland free show, BRIC JazzFest announced they will introduce the first night at BRIC House with a special panel discussion on October 19th exploring the intersection of Jazz & Hip-Hop, featuring BJF Artist Curator Melanie Charlies (Make Jazz Trill Again); Marcus Moore (The New York Times); and BRIC President Wes Jackson. Each night, the voice of Hip-Hop will also be uplifted through screenings of curated BRIC TV-produced films in BRIC House’s artist studio. The recently confirmed artists joining the BRIC JazzFest 2023 lineup include:Reggie Workman (Thursday, 10/19), is recognized as one of the most original and technically gifted bassists in jazz and American contemporary music.Alexa Tarantino (Thursday, 10/19), a vibrant and versatile jazz saxophone and woodwind artist, triple-nominated as a “Rising Star Alto Saxophonist” by Downbeat Magazine’s Critics’ Poll from 2020-2022.Multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and producer Cisco Swank (Friday, 10/20), who hails from Brooklyn, NY, and is quickly rising as a staple in the city’s R&B, jazz, and hip-hop communities. Jonathan Michel: L’Ouverture (Friday, 10/20), a world premiere concert featuring Emeline Michel, Riva Precil, and Val Jeanty, celebrating the vital role of Haitian women in music and culture.Vocalist and composer, Sarah Elizabeth Charles (Saturday, 10/21), known for her exceptional talent and innovative compositions.Nite Bjuti feat. Candice Hoyes, Val Jeanty and Mimi Jones –pronounced Night Beauty– (Saturday, 10/21), an evocative improvised trio of Afro-Caribbean artists using a blend of electronics, vocalism, bass, Haitian drum rhythms, sampling, and spoken word to craft a captivating narrative journey.Strings N Skins (Friday, 10/20), a band comprised of Haitian vocalist and percussionist Okai, Colombian vocalist, dancer, and Latin Grammy Award-winning violinist, Luisa “Lulu” Bastidas, alongside drummer and producer Lautaro Burgos and keyboard guru and producer Eric Lane.Panikkar Rosner & Leigh (Thursday, 10/19), a bebop and post-bop centric jazz octet featuring three vocalists in the instrumental vocal style of Lambert Hendricks & Ross.The festival’s closing night jam session promises an unforgettable experience with the Trill Mega Jam Featuring The Jungle and Guests. The jam session will culminate in an “expanded sense of jazz” led by a well known NYC party called The Jungle, which will feature artists spanning across multiple genres. The Jungle is an Afro Diaspora Dance party and live music experience curated by DJ, producer and jazz musician Zacchaeus Paul and is comprised of of DJs, musicians, and artists delivering a stimulating sonic experience that traverses the African Diaspora, embracing Latin, Jazz, Afrobeat, Amapiano, Percussion, Brazilian, Caribbean, House and Soul. The session will also feature Farrah Boulé, J. Hoard, Christopher McBride, Xiomara Laugart & Axel Tosca, Jaylen Petinaud, Parker McAllister, and Chad Selph.Previously announced headliners include Georgia Anne Muldrow and Terrace Martin, as well as Isaiah Collier, Amina Claudine Myers Trio, Melanie Charles / Orrin Evans Duo, B. Cool-Aid, BIGYUKI, Miki Yamanaka, and George Burton.This year’s BRIC JazzFest was thoughtfully co-curated by Melanie Charles, in collaboration with BRIC JazzFest producer Viviana Benitez and NYC Winter JazzFest Founder Brice Rosenbloom.Tickets for BRIC JazzFest 2023 are available now, with options for daily and 3-day passes. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to experience the diverse range of jazz. |
For more information and to stay updated on event details, please visit the BRIC website at www.bricartsmedia.org/JazzFestBuy tickets for BRIC JazzFest: HERE |