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| Downtown Alliance Kicks Off Free Summer Concert Series on June 4 The Alliance for Downtown New York will bring free music and dance performances to Lower Manhattan this summer with the return of its concert series on June 4. Lasting for six weeks, these performances will entertain Lower Manhattan's lunchtime crowds with energetic and engaging 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 4 and lasting until July 9, with the first three taking place at the Oculus World Trade Center's North Plaza and and the final three occurring at 140 Broadway. 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 New York musician and producer Svetlana Shmulyian. "Whether you're taking a lunch break from the office or out exploring the neighborhood, these performances are an energizing and uplifting way to enjoy summer in the city, " Downtown Alliance President Jessica Lappin said. Art is All Around Performance Schedule: June 4 – Lulada Club @ World Trade Center's North Oculus Plaza June 11 – Svetlana & the New York Orchestra @ World Trade Center's North Oculus Plaza June 18 – Norman Edwards Jr. and SpinKicK @ World Trade Center's North Oculus Plaza June 25 – Ginita y La Orquesta Esa @ 140 Broadway July 2– Alphonso Horne and his Gotham Kings @ 140 Broadway July 9 – Wayne Tucker and the Bad Mothas @ 140 Broadway Lulada Club — June 4 @ World Trade Center's North Oculus Plaza 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. Featured dancer: Selena Tornez Svetlana & the New York Collective— June 11 @ World Trade Center'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. Featured dancer: Lisa La Touche Norman Edwards Jr. and SpinKicK— June 18 @ World Trade Center's North Oculus Plaza SpinKick is a band created by Norman Paul Edwards Jr., a two-time Grammy nominated drummer, percussionist and educator. The band blends dance, funk, hip hop and jazz into feel good melodies and slamming grooves. The music is influenced by artists such as Earth Wind and Fire, Jamiroquai, Herbie Hancock and Prince. It brings the party, and the artistry of music while having a connection to the people. Featured dancer: Michela Marino Lerman Ginita y La Orquesta Esa— June 25 @ 140 Broadway Influenced by straight-ahead jazz, latin-jazz, and popular Latin American music, Gina Benalcázar López has performed with and arranged/composed for various size bands ranging in style from Classical Chamber to Jazz Big Band and Salsa Bands. Featured dancer: Emily Rose Alphonso Horne and His Gotham Kings— July 2 @ 140 Broadway Gotham Kings is a high-energy immersive experience! Two-time 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. Featured dancer: Michela Marino Lerman Wayne Tucker and the Bad Mothas— July 9 @ 140 Broadway Wayne Tucker is a Grammy-Nominated trumpeter, composer, arranger, violinist, vocalist, actor, model and educator based in New York City. He has released 5 albums under his name and performs regularly with his band, the Bad Mothas in New York City. He is currently a member of the jazz faculty at his alma mater, SUNY Purchase. Featured dancer: Bianca Delli Priscoli 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 :: © 2025 Jazz News :: home page |