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thursday night jazz

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THURSDAY NIGHT JAZZ

October 9: George Cables
November 13:
Georgie Heers
December 11:
Wayne Tucker
January 8:
Nicole Glover
February 12:
Tivon Penicott
March 12:
Gina D’Soto
April 9:
Alfredo Colon
May 14:
Johnathan Blake

Jamaica Performing Arts Center
153-10 Jamaica Ave

Jamaica, NY 11432
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$10 General admission

Timeless Jazz, Boundless Sound

On the second Thursday of each month, JCAL’s stage comes alive with the spirit of discovery. Curated by Rio Sakairi of The Jazz Gallery, this celebrated series balances revered masters and vibrant new voices: from George Cables’s post-bop piano with classical finesse to Tivon Pennicott’s tenor sax sound with Caribbean resonance. Each performance invites listeners to explore jazz’s timeless expressiveness and boundless evolution.

Thursday Night Jazz takes place on the second Thursday of every month, October to May. Tickets are $10. A limited block of free seats for seniors and students (with ID) and JCAL members, will be allocated at the door on the night of the concert, courtesy of public support through New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and City Council Member Nantasha Williams. 

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Jazz band performing on stage with musicians playing saxophones, trumpet, and other instruments, microphone stands, music stands, and red curtains in the background.

SUPPORT ART IN YOUR LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD

Audiences say their visit to JCAL’s Thursday Night Jazz was “inspiring art in our local neighborhood” and “brought back great memories.” Hear more in this preview of the annual music series.

  • It is always such a pleasure to bring artists, new and established, to an appreciative audience. Jazz is people music, and artists who have been part of the series really enjoy how they connect with audience members at JCAL. The energy at JCAL is always wonderful!

    Curator Rio Sakairi

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