Jazz is coming home to NoMad with a weekend of unforgettable live music, family fun, and community vibes in Madison Square Park, our own unforgettable urban oasis.
The inaugural NoMad Jazz Festival will feature headliners like Lizz Wright, Ravi Coltrane, the Roy Hargrove Big Band, and more — plus dance-worthy sets, tap performances, morning kids’ programming, and pop-up cultural moments.
Just bring a blanket — no tickets needed. Come spend an hour or spend the day.
Presented by The NoMad Alliance in partnership with The Jazz Gallery, Flatiron NoMad Partnership, and Madison Square Park Conservancy.
MAIN STAGE LINE-UP
SATURDAY
1pm - Dabin Ryu Trio
Dabin Ryu - piano
Joe Martin - bass
Johnathan Blake - drums
3pm - Michael Mayo
Michael Mayo - vocals
Robin Baytas - drums
Kyle Miles - bass
Andrew Freedman - piano, keys
5pm - Roy Hargrove Big Band
Bruce Williams - alto saxophone
Mark Gross - alto saxophone
Mike Lee - tenor saxophone
Keith Loftis - tenor saxophone
Jason Marshall - bari saxophone
Nathan Eklund - trumpet
Eddie Allen - trumpet
Camerahn Alforque - trumpet
Duane Eubanks - trumpet
Jason Jackson - trombone
James Burton - trombone
Nate Jones - trombone
Max Seigel - bass trombone
Willie Jones - drums
Danton Boller - bass
Tyler Bullock - piano
Saul Rubin - guitar
7pm - Lizz Wright
Adam Levy - guitar
Kenny Banks - keys
Ben Zwerin - bass
Ivan Edwards - drums
SUNDAY
1pm - The Caracas Trio with Melissa Almaguer
Gabriel Chakarji – piano
Juan Diego Villalobos – vibraphone
Daniel Prim – drums, percussions
+ Special Guest Melissa Almaguer – tap
3pm - Arta Jēkabsone:
Searching for a Song
Arta Jēkabsone - voice & compositions
Theo Walentiny - piano
Lucas Kadish - guitar
Hamish Smith - double bass
Connor Parks - drums
Sara Caswell - violin
Zosha Warpeha - viola
Kana Miyamoto - flute
Alfredo Colon - alto saxophone
Tamar Frankel Damari - harp
5pm - The Brandee Younger Trio
Brandee Younger - harp
Rashaan Carter - bass
Allan Menard - drums
7pm - Ravi Coltrane
Translinear Light: The Music of Alice Coltrane
Ravi Coltrane – saxophones
Brandee Younger – harp
Gadi Lehavi – piano + keyboards
Rashaan Carter – bass
Ele Howell – drums
SPONSORSHIP
The Jazz Gallery is a not-for-profit arts organization presenting emerging artists who challenge convention, take creative risks, and lead their field as performers, composers and thinkers. We provide a platform for artists to discover their unique voice and a home for established musicians to continue to experiment and grow. At The Jazz Gallery, artists and audiences come together from around the world to explore new creative ideas, collaborate and celebrate jazz as a dynamic art form that reflects our ever-changing world.
We rely on the generosity of our members and community to keep the music playing, thank you for your continued and much appreciated support! If you would like to sponsor a Livestream Concert, please use the links above or be in touch with our Executive Director, Janet Luhrs, here.