• JAZZ FOR CURIOUS LISTENERS features 5 Classic Albums: Common: Like Water for Chocolate, Jun. 30, 7:00pm

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Jazz for Curious Listeners
Listen to audio and view pictures from our June 30 talk with Raydar Ellis entitled, "5 Classic Albums: Common: Like Water for Chocolate." This popular program continues in July with a series of talks about the immortal Louis Armstrong.

Harlem Speaks
Hear audio from our May 7 talk with pianist Marty Napoleon. Also listen to our April 16 talk with pianist Randy Weston.

BBC Radio
BBC Radio 2 Programmes on June 9 featured a visit to NJMH, where the host learned, "Harlem's cultural future is assured." You can listen to that episode at this link.

NJMH All-Stars Play at Benny Carter Memorial Concert
The NJMH All-Starts made a special appearance at a concert honoring Benny Carter on June 6. Pictures from that event are at this link. The All-Stars will return for a second performance on October 10.

McBride and Sting Perform Together
NJMH Co-Director Christian McBride is having a busy month, everything from hosting a conversation on May 6 with platinum-selling trumpeter Chris Botti at William Paterson University, to performing with Sting and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in Chicago on May 19. Read Bloomberg.com's article about his activities.

Jazz for Curious Readers
Hear audio from photographer Carol Friedman's visit on May 4. Also Listen to audio and view pictures from Karen Chilton's visit on April 6.

Frankie Manning
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem mourns the loss and celebrates the long life of dance icon Frankie Manning. He was a great man and a great friend. We are determined to keep his swinging legacy alive.