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| Downtown Alliance Bringing Lunchtime Summer Concert Series to Lower Manhattan The Alliance for Downtown New York kicks off a free summer concert series on June 12 that will entertain Lower Manhattan's lunchtime crowds with six weeks of music and dance performances. The performances will feature nationally recognized artists bringing exhilarating sounds of jazz, blues, salsa, bolero, cha-cha-cha, soul and pop music along with exciting tap, swing, and modern jazz dancing to downtown New York. All concerts are free to attend. Concerts will take place each Wednesday at 12 p.m., beginning on June 12 and lasting until July 17, with locations alternating between 140 Broadway and the Oculus World Trade Center's North Plaza. The series expands on the Alliance's Art Is All Around campaign, which features public art and performances that can be enjoyed throughout the neighborhood. Music and movement for the concert series will be programmed by esteemed New York musician and producer Svetlana Shmulyian. "These exciting performances will give you the perfect excuse to spend time soaking in the summer weather in Lower Manhattan and maybe even give you a workout, " said Downtown Alliance president Jessica Lappin. To celebrate the launch of the performance series, Reel New York City will be hosting a free public art walking tour on the afternoon of June 12. The 60-minute tour explores a mighty collection of modern art sculptures in Lower Manhattan and uncovers hidden corners of the city while bringing guests into conversation with art, history and culture beyond the walls of a gallery or museum. To participate, guests can show up on June 12 at 140 Broadway at 2 p.m. and join the tour. The tour is limited to the first 20 people to sign up. Art is All Around Performance Schedule: June 12 Lulada Club @ 140 Broadway June 19 Willerm Delisfort Project (Juneteenth performance) @ WTC's North Oculus Plaza June 26 Gina D'Soto Project @ 140 Broadway July 3 Svetlana & The New York Collective @ WTC's North Oculus Plaza July 10 Alphonso Horne and his Gotham Kings @ 140 Broadway July 17 Christopher McBride & the Whole Proof @ WTC's North Oculus Plaza Lulada Club June 12 @ 140 Broadway The band Lulada Club, which was formed in 2022, is renowned for their masterful interpretations of vintage tropical rhythms encompassing salsa, bolero and cha-cha-cha. The powerhouse band pays homage to the icons while offering a fresh perspective through their original tunes. Willerm Delisfort Project June 19 @ WTC's North Oculus Plaza Pianist and composer Willerm Delisfort is a messenger of life using music as his tool. His career and music extends the continuum of musical styles that ranges from jazz, gospel, R&B and more. Delisfort will be performing a special concert in celebration of Juneteenth. Gina D'Soto Project June 26 @ 140 Broadway A native of Havana, Cuba, Gina D'Soto is one of the first prominent Cuban musicians to emerge from the late 90's generation. Having established herself as an authentic and effortless vocalist in New York, her sound is a fusion of jazz, soul and Cuban traditions. Svetlana & the New York Collective July 3 @ WTC's North Oculus Plaza Svetlana is a NYC-based acclaimed chart-topping vocalist, composer and band leader. Svetlana's band's interactive performance blends swing, straight-ahead jazz, tap dancing and audience participation, forging deep connections with audiences with strong vocals, charismatic performance style, exciting improvisations, movement and engaging storytelling. Alphonso Horne and His Gotham Kings July 10 @ 140 Broadway Grammy-nominated trumpeter Alphonso Horne has put together an all-star band that weaves the sound and tap dancing of New Orleans, funk, jazz and hip-hop to bring a celebratory spirit that uplifts every room they play. Christopher McBride & the Whole Proof July 17 @ WTC's North Oculus Plaza Christopher McBride & the Whole Proof is a jazz experience that explores the African American landscape. Multiple genres are infused throughout the music and movement: Influences from the African diaspora, R&B, hip-hop, gospel, Latin and soul while having a strong rooting in straight-ahead swing to create a feelgood concoction that keeps people dancing in (and sometimes out of) their seats. About The Alliance for Downtown New York The mission of the Alliance for Downtown New York is to provide service, advocacy, research and information to advance Lower Manhattan as a global model of a 21st century Central Business District for businesses, residents and visitors. The Downtown Alliance manages the Downtown-Lower Manhattan Business Improvement District (BID), serving an area roughly from City Hall to the Battery, from the East River to West Street. For more information visit downtownny.com write your comments about the article :: © 2024 Jazz News :: home page |