INWOOD JAZZ FESTIVAL
Sunday, September 21, 2025​
FESTIVAL MORNING KICKOFF
Bruce’s Garden – 11 Park Terrace East Entrance, Isham Park, NY 10034
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Interactive Children’s Workshop (Ages 1–8)
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM​​
Led by the joyful and dynamic Kevin Nathaniel,
this immersive session invites little ones to
experience jazz through rhythm,
movement, and song!
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MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCES
Pat’s Lawn – Inwood Hill Park
(Corner of W. 218th St. & Indian Road)
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Kevin Nathaniel & Spirit
Afro-Caribbean rhythms meet spiritual jazz in an energetic opening set.
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
Melvis Santa & Jazz Orishas
Cuban-rooted jazz with Yoruba soul.
A powerful voice and vision.
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2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Akua Dixon Quartette Indigo
Trailblazing string ensemble led by
jazz cellist-composer-conductor-educator,
Akua Dixon.
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3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
Stefon Harris + Blackout
Renowned composer, educator and globally acclaimed
vibraphonist, with an impressive track record for jazz
education, delivers a fusion of jazz, funk, and soul.
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FESTIVAL AFTER-PARTY & JAM SESSION
Inwood Farm Restaurant
(Corner of W. 218th St. & Indian Road)
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Melvin “Tiger” Vines Sextet
Harlem’s legendary jazz trumpeter, composer, bandleader,
painter and sculptor of St. Nick’s Pub & Paris Blues
fame, brings fire to the evening groove.
Audience participation encouraged!
Bring your voice, horn, or sticks.
Everyone’s welcome
on the bandstand!
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