2005 Jazz on the Plaza

Thursdays during May, June, July and August

Each week over the course of the summer months, the Conservancy hosts a series of jazz concerts for the Midtown community. This historic program is made possible in partnership with BXP, Grand Central Partnership, WBGO, Coca-cola, and Saint Peter’s Church. This program is also supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in Partnership with the City Council.

Jazz on the Plaza is presented in two series:

The Spring Series, held during the month of May, features a prominent professional musician leading a band composed of students from college and high school jazz programs.

The Summer Series, running from June through August, showcases professional jazz musicians from around the world.

2005 SPRING SEASON SCHEDULE

May 12
The New School Jazz Ensemble featuring Billy Harper

May 19
Queens College Jazz Ensemble featuring Antonio Hart

May 26
The New Jersey City University Jazz Ensemble

June 2
Manhattan School of Music Jazz Trio with Cecil Bridgewater

2005 SUMMER SEASON SCHEDULE

June 9
Arturo O’Farrill Y Riza Negra Quintet

June 16
Harold Ousley Quintet featuring Eve Crawford

June 23
Dave Stryker Quartet

June 30
Valerie Capers Ensemble

July 7
Ray Vega Quartet

July 14
Lou Donaldson and His Trio

July 21
Mike LeDonne Quartet

July 28
Howard Johnson and The Hojo 5

August 4
Donny McCaslin Quintet featuring Kate McGarry

August 11
Jeremy Pelt Sextet

August 18
Winard Harper Sextet

August 25
Art Baron and the Duke’s Men