On Saturday, August 20, Nishuane Park will be filled with the sounds of cool jazz. Jazz House Kids will present their second annual Montclair JazzFestival.
The young musicians who participated in this year’s summer workshop at Jazz House Kids will perform the free six-hour long along with creative director and multi-Grammy winner Christian McBride, founder and executive director Melissa Walker, pianist Monty Alexander, drummer Ulysses Owens and Billy Hart, flugelhorn player Freddie Hendrix, guitarist Dave Stryker, organist Radam Schwartz and pianist Oscar Perez.
WBGO Jazz Radio 88.3 host Sheila Anderson will host the afternoon.
Gather the family, bring a picnic blanket and lawn chairs and enjoy a free jazz festival.
Montclair JazzFestival
Who: Music lovers of all ages.
What: Free jazz festival performed by Jazz House Kids.
Where: Nishuane Park, Montclair, NJ. In the event of rain, the festival will be held at the Salvation Army Building, 3 Trinity Place, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Saturday August 20 from 12 pm – 6 pm.
Cost: Free. For more information call Jazz House Kids at 873-744-2273 or visit online here.