2006 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.
2006 SPRING SEASON SCHEDULE
May 4
Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music and the Arts directed by Steven Oquendo with Dave Valentin
May 11
All City High School Band directed by Kevin Blancq with Arturo O’Farrill
May 18
New Jersey City University Band directed by Ed Joffe with Joe Magnarelli
2006 SUMMER SEASON SCHEDULE
June 1
Wycliffe Gordon Quintet
June 8
Harvie S Band
June 15
Special Event with JVC Festival: Down Beat college and youth bands:
New Jersey University Graduate Jazz Combo
Kansas City, Kansas Community College Jazz Combo
The Bronzeville Jazz Quartet from the Milwaukee Youth Symphony
Apex from the Milwaukee Youth Symphony
June 22
Special Event with JVC Festival: International Women in Jazz:
Laurie Krauz & The Daryl Kojak Quartet
Kit McClure Band
June 29
Ingrid Jensen Quartet
July 13
Jeanie Bryson Quintet
July 20
Benny Powell Quintet
July 27
Ron Blake and Sonic Tonic
August 3
Terell Stafford Quartet
August 10
The Harlem Blues and Jazz Band
August 17
Yoron Israel and Organic
August 24
Steve Turre Quintet featuring Akua Dixon
August 31
The Chico O’Farrill Afro Cuban Jazz Orchestra directed by Arturo O’Farrill