HJMF 2019 coe1.e$S_Layout 1 8/15/19 11:25 AM Page 1 JOIN US FOR ANNIVERSARY STATEMENTS “THE ROOTS OF ” Jazz & Festival recognizes 4 of our partner In our recognition of the DIVERSITY of music that flows from institutions marking milestone anniversaries. “THE ROOTS OF JAZZ,” this year Harlem Jazz & Music Festival salutes 8 historic and iconic pioneers of music.

Aretha Franklin In her five decades, , the Smokey Robinson’s career spans over 4 undisputed “Queen of Soul,” became decades of hits and awards including the a worldwide music legend. In 1966, Grammy Living Legend Award. He was CELEBERATING 45 YEARS Franklin signed with which also inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of HARLEM WEEK proudly commemorates its 45 years of continued service to the Vil- gave her creative control, and she began Fame and the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame. lage of Harlem and “THE HARLEM’S OF THE WORLD”. Celebrating what is affection- revolutionizing by creating a ately known as “The World’s Longest Week”, this year from Sun., July 28th thru sound all her own. Robinson founded The Miracles. The group was Berry Gordy’s first vocal group, and it Sat., August 31st, HARLEM WEEK encompasses over 112 events and activities. Franklin was a symbol of Black Pride and was at Robinson’s suggestion that Gordy HARLEM WEEK, from its inception as HARLEM DAY in 1974, has always sought to soul music. Her songs “Respect,” “You started the Motown Record dynasty. Their showcase and salute the very best of the African Diaspora including Caribbean, Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman,” single, “Shop Around” became Motown’s 2019 HARLEM JAZZ & MUSIC FESTIVAL Latin, Afro-Cuban, African, as well as European and Asian cultures. The 2019 “Young, Gifted, and Black,” and “Think” first #1 hit. HARLEM WEEK THEME IS: OUR LOCAL HISTORY CREATES A GLOBAL IMPACT. became anthems reflecting the growing re- sistance of African Americans in challenging Robinson wrote and produced hits for other racial oppression. Motown greats including The Temptations Closing out the month of August, City will proudly and . recorded celebrate the inauguration of the 1st Harlem Jazz & Music In 2009, she sang “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” “You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me” and The CELEBRATING 55 YEARS at President Barack Obama’s inaugura- Rolling Stones covered the Robinson hit Festival. This much anticipated, international music and 's mission is to present, preserve, pro- tion. Franklin was the first woman in- “Going To A Go-Go.” Robinson has accu- culture festival, will celebrate 17 genres of music from mote and promulgate the legacy of America's classical music, Jazz. Founded in 1964 ducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. mulated more than 4,000 songs to his Franklin won 17 Grammys and had 20 Num- credit. around the world, all which are embedded in the fabled by Jazz Master, pianist, Dr. and philanthropist and arts administrator, ber 1 R&B hits during her career. Harlem music and cultural experiences, ranging from its Ms. Daphne Arnstein, with Jazz legend , joining to create core per- Edward (Duke) Ellington formance and education programs, Jazzmobile is the first U.S. not-for-profit arts Composer, bandleader, and pianist Edward Southern, Caribbean, Latin, Cuban, European, African, Asian and cultural organization created just for Jazz. Harlem born Tito Puente, bandleader, com- (“Duke”) Ellington is recognized in his life- and South American roots. poser, and musician, was a leading figure time as one of the worlds’ greatest musical in . His showmanship earned him composers and performers. A genius for in- the nickname “King of Mambo.” He strumental combinations, improvisation, Harlem, the world-renowned cultural capital of Black and CELEBRATING 85 YEARS studied at the and learned and jazz arranging brought the world the Hispanic America, deserves to have a first-class music The theater opened its doors in 1914 as Hurtig & Seamons New Burlesque Theater, to play a number of instruments including unique “Ellington” expression in works festival. Harlem’s reputation in music is known throughout the venue was renamed the Apollo Theatre in 1928 and introduced the first Amateur the timbales. like “Mood Indigo,” and “Sophisticated Night contests in 1934. The Apollo has played a major role in the emergence of Lady.” the world and its local musical history has definitely jazz, swing, , R&B, gospel, , hip-hop, and soul. , Sarah In 1947 Puente formed his own 10-piece created a global impact. band. With other Latin musicians such as Encouraged by Fats Waller, he moved to Vaughan, , , Gladys Knight, Luther Vandross, Lauryn Hill, Tito Rodríguez and Pérez Prado, he New York in 1923 and, during the Cotton Doug E. Fresh, and countless others began their road to stardom on the world-fa- helped give rise in the 1950s to the golden Club years, developed the style that would Harlem Jazz & Music Festival will feature indoor and mous Apollo stage. Today, the Apollo presents concerts, , education age of mambo. The term salsa first ap- bring him worldwide recognition. Ellington outdoor concerts, gospel services at select houses of and community outreach programs. peared in the 1960s, when it was used to would be among the first to focus on musi- describe the music that had been the cal form and composition in jazz using worship, jazz brunches, nite club events at famous venues mainstay of Puente’s repertoire. Puente “call-and-response” techniques in works and much more. wrote many songs, among which “Babara- like “Do Nothin’ till You Hear from Me.” In batiri,” “Ran Kan Kan,” and “Oye Cómo this respect, he would influence other mu- Harlem Jazz & Music Va” are the most popular. During his ca- sical giants such as, Thelonius Monk, It is highly anticipated that the CELEBRATIONG 55 YEARS reer, Puente recorded some 120 albums Charles Mingus, and Gil Evans. Festival will in upcoming years, attract hundreds of Founded in 1964 by American concert singer, Dorothy Maynor, and also received 5 Grammy Awards. thousands to in general, and to Harlem in Harlem School of the Arts and daily enriches the lives of young people and their Miriam Makeba Miriam Makeba, South African-born singer particular, as the word of this incredible cultural experience families through world-class training in and exposure to the arts across multiple Dionne Warwick is an internationally who became known as “Mama Afrika”, was carries throughout the region, the nation, and beyond. disciplines in an environment that emphasizes rigorous training, stimulates cre- renowned pop and rhythm & blues (R&B) one of the world’s most prominent perform- ativity, builds self-confidence, adds many dimensions of beauty to their lives. superstar whose soulful sound earned her ers in the 20th century. widespread appeal. She is best known for The festival is proudly co-presented by HARLEM WEEK and her collaborations with high-profile artists In 1959, Makeba settled in the United States. West Harlem Development Corporation. and arrangers such as Burt Bacharach. She excelled at Xhosa & Zulu songs. She also was known for songs that were critical Dionne, began singing in church at a young of apartheid. She married trumpeter, and HISTORIC JAZZ SITES age. In 1962 she released her first single HARLEM JAZZ & MUSIC FESTIVAL proudly celebrates the two remaining protégé, Hugh Masekela. Sponsored By “Don’t Make Me Over,” produced by In 1965 she and Belafonte won a Grammy world-renowned venues that made Harlem the Jazz & Music Mecca Bacharach. Top 10 singles from this period Award for best folk recording for their known throughout the world. included “Walk On By,” and “I Say a Little album An Evening with Belafonte/Makeba. Prayer.” In 1969 she earned her first Grammy Award, for “Do You Know Nelson Mandela, encouraged Makeba to the Way to San Jose?” A second Grammy return to South Africa, and she performed followed for “I’ll Never Fall in Love Again.” there in 1991 for the first time since her exile. She rejoined with Bacharach in 1992, per- Since 1942, SHOWMAN’S JAZZ CLUB is Harlem’s premier old forming on his “That’s What Friends Are Harry Belafonte school jazz club and a cultural landmark. The bar stands as For” with Gladys Knight, Elton John, Born in Harlem, Belafonte moved to Jamaica a reminder of he legendary age of jazz. This soulful haunt and . at an early age. His life in Jamaica was full of rich cultural experiences that influenced of Harlem’s old guard has been home to greats like Lionel his future art. Hampton, Eartha Kitt, and Pearl Bailey. Their Nina Simone was an internationally original location was next to The Apollo. After playing at the renowned singer who created urgent emo- At Harlem’s American Negro Theatre, Be- Co-Sponsors Apollo, musicians used to go next door and play their own tional intensity by singing songs of love, lafonte earned his first leading role in Juno music, hence the name Showman’s protest, and black empowerment in a dra- and the Paycock. He made his film debut 10 DAYS OF FESTIVITIES FROM matic style, with a rough-edged voice. opposite Dorothy Dandridge in Bright Road. He won a Tony in 1954 for his per- A student of classical music at the Juilliard formance in Almanac. At the same time, ST ST School of Music in New York, she began Belafonte developed his singing talents. AUG. 21 THRU AUG. 31 performing as a pianist. Her vocal career His album, Calypso, topped the charts for began in 1954. Her first album featured “I thirty-one consecutive weeks and was the Founded in 1938 by saxophonist Henry Minton, Minton’s Play- Loves You, Porgy,” which became in 1959 a first album to sell more than 1 million house was the place where Bebop was born and established. worldwide hit. copies. Belafonte’s television special, 2019 Tonight with Belafonte, won him an Virtually everyone who was anyone in the world of jazz made In the 1960s Simone added protest songs to Emmy. He became the first National his or her way up to Minton’s. Thelonious Monk, Dizzy Gille- her repertoire including “Mississippi God- African-American TV producer. spie, and were regulars. In addition to, Ella dam.” She also became a close friend Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, , , Miles of Martin Luther King, Jr., & Malcolm X, Belafonte developed a strong relationship Davis and , to name a few. Minton’s was not just and performed at numerous civil with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Belafonte's the birthplace of Bebop, it was the place where much of rights events. Angered by American racism, work for USA for Africa raised more than what we now know as modern jazz, was incubated. Nina left the United States in 1973 and lived $60 million for this cause with “We Are the in Barbados, Africa, and Europe for the rest World.” of her life. Concert In with HJMF 2019 coe1.e$S_Layout 1 8/15/19 11:27 AM Page 2

NINA SIMONE SMOKEY ROBINSON DIONNE WARWICK DUKE ELLINGTON MIRIAM MAKEBA TITO PUENTE ARETHA FRANKLIN HARRY BELAFONTE SAT AUG 31 | 3:00 PM to 6:00PM SUN AUG 25TH WED AUG 28TH | 7:30PM & 9:30PM HARLEM ARTS ALLIANCE & CCNY AMATEUR NIGHT AT THE APOLLO OUTDOOR CONCERTS GOSPEL SERVICES AT FOUR SELECT One of New York’s most popular entertainment experiences, attracting A PUBLIC EVENT HOUSES OF WORSHIP performers and audiences from the world over. The audience decides THURS AUG 22ND | 5:00 PM who will win the grand prize. At Amateur Night, you decide. Saluting HARRY BELAFONTE & ARETHA FRANKLIN SUMMER STAGE IN HARLEM 10:00 AM 253 W. 125th St. Featuring RAY CHEW & THE CREW (R&B & Jazz) | FOR INFO: 800-745-3000 | apollotheater.org The Abyssinian Baptist Church SALUTES HARLEM/HAVANA THE JEFF FOXX BAND (R&B and Blues) 132 West 138th Street F eaturing JAAMBO | THE FEELING MESSENGERS WED AUG 28TH | 9:00PM to 1:00 AM at THE CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK betw A.C. Powell Jr. and Malcolm X Blvds AND FEATURING HEALTH, WEALTH & MUSIC ARTISTS: SOUTH LAWN AMPHITHEATER | CONVENT AVE. & W. 135TH ST. 212-862-7474 HARLEM LATE NIGHT JAZZ @ MIST HARLEM NAPOLEON THE LEGEND (SPOKEN WORD) | AFRIKAN KARTEL (HIP HOP) Featuring DAVID MURRAY TRIO WITH SPECIAL GUESTS (JAZZ) THE PLAZA | ADAM CLAYTON POWELL, JR. BLVD & WEST 125TH STREET 10:00 AM 46 WEST 116TH ST | Cover $10.00 | FOR INFO & RESERVATIONS: (212) 828-6478 FOR INFO: https://ogs.ny.gov/plaza-events-harlem Canaan Baptist Church of Christ THURS AUG 29TH | 7:00PM 132 W. 116th St. betw A.C. Powell, Jr. & Malcolm X Bvlds. SAT AUG 24TH | 6:00PM to 7:30PM INDOOR EVENTS SALUTING THE 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF 212-866-0301 HARLEM JAZZ & MUSIC FESTIVAL HARLEM SCHOOL OF THE ARTS WED AUG 21ST | 7:00PM A PUBLIC EVENT Featuring HARLEM SCHOOL OF THE ARTS ALL STARS (JAZZ) | NATIONAL JAZZ MUSEUM IN HARLEM 10:45 AM AURORA FLORES & ZON DEL BARRIO (LATIN) Saluting NINA SIMONE & SMOKEY ROBINSON SALUTES HARLEM/HAVANA First Corinthian Baptist Church ST. NICHOLAS AVE. BETW. 142ND & 144TH STS | FOR INFO 212-926-4100 Featuring CRAIG HARRIS (JAZZ) | LEGACY (R&B) Featuring THE TIM PORTER TRIO (JAZZ) | A. C. Powell, Jr. Blvd @ W. 116th St. ST. NICHOLAS PARK PLAZA & GREAT LAWN | W. 135TH ST. & ST. NIC. AVE. THURS AUG 29TH | TWO SETS: 7:30PM & 9:30PM THE FEELING MESSENGERS (AFRO-CUBAN) 212-864-5876 58 WEST 129th St | (212) 348-8300 | jazzmuseuminharlem.org JAZZMOBILE RESIDENCY SAT AUG 24TH | 8:00PM to 9:30PM @ MINTON’S PLAYHOUSE Outdoor Family Film Festival WED AUG 21ST | 7:30PM 11:00 AM Featuring BRIANNA THOMAS With VIDEO MONTAGE OF ICONIC ENTERTAINERS | AMATEUR NIGHT AT THE APOLLO Salem United Methodist Church 206 WEST 118TH ST Featuring SPIDERMAN: FAR FROM HOME One of New York’s most popular entertainment experiences, attracting A.C. Powell Jr. Blvd. @ W. 129th St. NO COVER | FOOD & BEVERAGE MINIMUM ST. NICHOLAS PARK PLAZA & GREAT LAWN performers and audiences from the world over. The audience decides 212-678-2700 FOR INFO & RESERVATIONS: 212-243-2222 W. 135TH STREET & ST. NICHOLAS AVENUE who will win the grand prize. At Amateur Night, you decide. 253 W. 125th St. Other Sunday Events FRI AUG 30TH | 9:00PM – 12:00 MIDNIGHT WED AUG 28TH | 7:00PM to 9:00PM FOR INFO: 800-745-3000 | apollotheater.org UPTOWN FRIDAY NITE SALUTE TO JAZZMOBILE’S 55 YEARS SUN AUG 25TH | 11:00 AM to 3:00PM THURS AUG 22ND | TWO SETS: 7:30PM & 9:30PM @ SHOWMAN’S JAZZ CLUB A PUBLIC EVENT JAZZMOBILE RESIDENCY JAZZ BRUNCHES (1PM Performance) HARLEM LATE NIGHT JAZZ SALUTING GREAT HARLEM MUSICIANS SALUTE TO JOEY MORANT (JAZZ & BLUES) Saluting DUKE ELLINGTON & DIONNE WARWICK SOLOMON & KUFF @ MINTON’S PLAYHOUSE W. 125TH ST. BTWN. ST. NICHOLAS & MORNINGSIDE AVES. Featuring KING SOLOMON HICKS (BLUES) | DANNY MIXON Featuring NATE LUCAS ALL-STARS with PETAWAYNE Featuring NATE ADDERLEY, JR. FOR INFO & RESERVATIONS: 212-864-8941 | 2 Drink Minimum 12TH AVE. @ W. 133RD ST. | 212-283-1819 (JAZZ) |, TY STEPHENS, LYNETTE WASHINGTON 206 WEST 118TH ST FRI AUG 30TH | 9:00PM – 1:00 AM U.S. GRANT NATIONAL MEMORIAL PARK | 122nd St. & RIVERSIDE DRIVE NO COVER | FOOD & BEVERAGE MINIMUM FLORIDITA FOR INFO & RESERVATIONS: 212-243-2222 HARLEM LATE NIGHT JAZZ @ MIST HARLEM THURS AUG 29TH | 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Featuring JOAQUIN POZO AFRO-CUBAN EXPLOSION Featuring BOBBY LAVELL (BLUES) 12TH AVE @ W.126TH ST. | 212-662-0090 SUMMER STAGE IN HARLEM FRI AUG 23RD | 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM 46 WEST 116TH ST | Cover $10.00 | FOR INFO & RESERVATIONS: (212) 828-6478 ARTZ, ROOTZ & RHYTHM HARLEM LATE NIGHT JAZZ SUN AUG 25TH | 3:00PM to 4:30PM @ MIST HARLEM SAT AUG 31 | 12:00 NOON – 3:00PM | 1:00PM (PERFORMANCE) Featuring LEGACY (R&B/DOO WOP) | IMPACT Repertory Theatre GOSPEL & JAZZ VESPERS Featuring FRANK LACY SOUL SIDE/HLNJ VSOP (JAZZ & SOUL) JAZZ BRUNCHES Featuring Allyson Eaton (GOSPEL) | HARLEM CENTRAL JAZZ (JAZZ) (R&B/HIP HOP) | Vy HIgginsen’s Sing Harlem (GOSPEL) | 46 WEST 116TH ST | Cover: $10.00 FLORIDITA | 12TH AVE & W. 126TH ST Young Devyn (R&B) | Troubled Mal (HIP HOP) FOR INFO & RESERVATIONS: 212-828-6478 CONVENT AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH | WEST 145TH ST & CONVENT AVE. Featuring BILL SAXTON (JAZZ) THE PLAZA | A.C. POWELL, JR. BLVD & WEST 125TH STREET FOR INFORMATION CALL: 212-283-3315 SAT AUG 31 | 2 SETS: 8:00PM & 10:00PM FOR INFO: ogs.ny.gov/plaza-events-harlem SAT AUG 24TH | 2 SETS: 8:00PM & 10:00PM MON AUG 26TH | 8PM to 12 MIDNIGHT UPTOWN SATURDAY NITE UPTOWN SATURDAY NITE HARLEM LATE NIGHT JAZZ FRI AUG 30TH | 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM @ SHOWMAN’S JAZZ CLUB @ SHOWMAN’S JAZZ CLUB @ THE COTTON CLUB - SWING NIGHT SALUTING GREAT HARLEM MUSICIAN CYNTIHIA HOLIDAY “HARLEM ON THE HUDSON” SALUTING GREAT HARLEM MUSICIANS Featuring OMAR EDWARDS, THE FULL SWING ORCHESTRA FEATURING JANICE MARIE ROBINSON & FRIENDS (JAZZ & BLUES) A PUBLIC EVENT PERFORMANCE BY & SALUTE TO: LONNIE YOUNGBLOOD (R&B and JAZZ) (SINGERS, DANCERS & PERFORMERS) 375 WEST 125TH STREET | 2 Drink Minimum 375 WEST 125TH STREET | 2 Drink Minimum 656 WEST 125TH ST |$25.00 MUSIC CHARGE | FOOD & COCKTAILS AVAILABLE Saluting TITO PUENTE & MIRIAM MAKEBA FOR INFO & RESERVATIONS: 212-864-8941 FOR INFO & RESERVATIONS: 212-864-8941 Hosted by Jazzmobile FOR INFO & RESERVATIONS (212-663-7980) Featuring BOBBY SANABRIA BIG BAND (JAZZ & LATIN) SAT AUG 31 | 8:00 PM to 12:00 MIDNIGHT SAT AUG 24TH | 9:00PM to 12:00 MIDNIGHT TUES AUG 27TH | 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM | AKIKO (JAZZ) | NAT ADDERLEY, JR. (JAZZ) excerpt from UPTOWN SATURDAY NITE UPTOWN SATURDAY NITE “My Country ‘tis of Thee HARLEM JAZZ & MUSIC SYMPOSIUM @ THE COTTON CLUB SALUTING HARLEM HOUSE & AFRO BEAT ROBERT SMITH CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Panel | Networking Mixer | Performances HARLEM LATE NIGHT JAZZ with ANNETTE ST. JOHN @ SOLOMON & KUFF CELEBRATING at DENNY FARRELL RIVERBANK STATE PARK In conjunction with Soul City featuring ARETHA SCRUGGS LEGENDARY DJ PIONEERS FRANKIE KNUCKLES & LARRY LEVAN 145TH ST. & RIVERSIDE DRIVE THE FACULTY HOUSE @ THE COTTON CLUB | 656 WEST 125TH ST | 212-663-7980 64 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE @ W. 117TH ST Music by WBLS DJ’s DJ MITCH & DJ John Quick $25.00 MUSIC CHARGE | FOOD & COCKTAILS AVAILABLE FOR INFO & RESERVATIONS 646-329-6727 12TH AVE. @ W. 133RD ST. | FOR INFO & RESERVATIONS: 212-283-1819 FOR INFO & RESERVATIONS: 212-663-7980