Written by Jim Eigo: jim@jazzpromoservices.com

2012 Charlie Parker Jazz Festival

The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival annually assembles some of the finest musicians in the world who reflect Parker's musical individuality and genius, to promote appreciation for this highly influential and world-renowned artist.

In celebration of the 20th anniversary, City Parks Foundation will be presenting a variety of events, panels, and workshops leading up to the weekend festival that will help celebrate the legacy of Charlie Parker and further illuminate jazz in a diverse way.

Check back frequently for updates and additional events.

Friday, August 17 at Whole Foods Market Upper West Side (808 Columbus Ave. at 97th Street) - Jazz Legends: Charlie Parker Tribute

Sunday, August 19 at Ginny's Supper Club at Red Rooster (310 Lenox Ave. between 125th & 126th Sts.)- Andy Milne's Bandwidth

Monday, August 20 at Ginny's Supper Club at Red Rooster (310 Lenox Ave. between 125th & 126th Sts.) - Lakecia Benjamin

Tuesday, August 21 at Bill's Place (148 West 133rd Street, New York, NY) – Charlie Parker on Swing Street: Musical Storytelling - We have reached capacity for this event.

Tuesday, August 21 at Harlem School of the Arts (645 Saint Nicholas Avenue)– Charlie Parker in 2012 Bird (Still) In Flight

Wednesday, August 22 at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music (55 W 13th St)– A Conversation with Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and Ashley Kahn

Thursday, August 23 at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music (55 W 13th St)– Workshop: WeBop: A Family Jazz Party - We have reached capacity for this event.

Thursday, August 23 at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music (55 W 13th St)– Theatrical Presentation: Daniel Carlton presents "When Smalls Has It All"

Friday, August 24th at Marcus Garvey Park (18 Mount Morris Park West)– Bird with Strings with Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and Special Guests
Produced by Revive Music

Saturday, August 25th at Marcus Garvey Park (18 Mount Morris Park West) – Roy Haynes / Rene Marie's ‘Experiment in Truth' / Derrick Hodge / Erimaj

Sunday, August 26th at Tompkins Square Park (Avenew B, bw 8th and 9th) – Ernestine Anderson Quartet / Gregory Porter / Andy Milne & Dapp Theory/ Sullivan Fortner