
THANK YOU FOR YOUR VISIT

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VISIT
11: 45 am-12:15 pm Kick Off (starting near the ferry dock) 2nd Line Swing March with songs from "Dedicated To Louis Armstrong" by Roz Nixon on Stage featuring Letrice
Arlene & others
12:15-12:30 Welcome Remarks
12:30-1:25 pm Lady Cantrese and Her Gents
1:30 pm-2:25 pm Sharp Radway & Band
2:30-3:25 pm Eric Person Quartet
3:30 pm-4:25 pm Joe Baione Quintet
4:30-5:50 pm Mark Adams's Jazzical Septet with a special dedication to the late great Roy Ayers
Closing Remarks

Presented by Gwen Black Arts/Walking In The Spirit Productions(tm), get ready to experience the best in music at Arts and Jazzfest NYC(tm) Music Festival. Join us for a weekend of music, food, and fun! The jazz concert features top artists from around the world, as well as local talent, in a beautiful outdoor venue. This year enjoy the amazing talents of Mark Adams and his Jazzical Septet with a special tribute to the legendary late Roy Ayers; Joe Baione Quintet; Lady Cantrese & Her Gents; Eric Person Quartet; and Sharp Radway & Band with a songs from Roz Nixon's "Dedicated To Louis Armstrong" with a New Orleans 2nd Line Swing featuring Letrice Arlene and others
Nestled between tress and cultural houses, Colonel Row is the perfect location to enjoy the outdoors, sunny blue skies, and live jazz music. Enjoy a pleasant picturesque ferry ride from lower Manhattan (South Street, Battery Maritime Building located at 10 South Street, Slip #7)
The event is free, but Ferry Tickets are required. Go to www.govisland.com and reserve tickets under the "plan your trip" tab

From emerging, established, and master musicians and visual artists, art and music workshops, lectures, and amazing exhibitions Visual Arts and Jazzfest(tm)/Arts and Jazzfest NYC(tm) has been an anchor in the NYC communities and we greatly appreciate everyone's support!!!

At Arts and Jazz Fest NYC, we're not just about putting on a great show. We're also committed to making a positive impact in our community and beyond.

That's why we partner with local organizations and businesses to promote social, economic, environmental responsibility. It has also been our mission to ensure our youth, our seniors and entire community have access to free arts and music!


We are proud of our Founder Gwen Black and her nomination to the Schneps Power List Manhattan 2026. Held at the Bryant Park Grill. The evening consisted of 30 plus honorees highlighted by a "walk the runway" and followed by the awards ceremony hosted by NY1's Cheryl Wils
On Sat. April 18th 2026 we participated in the Jackie Robinson Day at the Jackie Robinson Park on Bradhurst Street in Harlem. Our arts and crafts table was well attended, and everyone had a great time!
Pics will be added to the photo gallery. So stay tuned!!!

With unforeseen grant cuts, everyone’s help is needed with keeping our beloved festival alive. You can make a donation through Team Unity, Inc. (see the button below), donate here on the website, purchase artwork or provide sponsorship. Everyone’s contributions help. Thank you! Gwen Black, Founder


















Since 1996 we have presented compelling cultural events that celebrates the visual side of jazz highlighted by live music. From Jazz legends to local up and coming visual artists and musicians, our mission is to ensure artists and musicians from all backgrounds can participate in local festival
Do you have questions? Are you interested in purchasing art? Do you have an entertainment or workshop requ ests?
Reach out, and let's make magic happen.
P.O. Box 665, Hamilton Grange Station New York NY 10031
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