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About Us

INWOOD JAZZ FESTIVAL

Bringing jazz all the way UP Uptown

The Inwood Jazz Festival has a clear objective: to provide support for jazz artists and the artistic community in their post-pandemic recovery. By organizing live performances, the festival helps these artists regain their financial stability while keeping the tradition of performing arts alive. Additionally, the festival aims to enrich the community by offering vibrant outdoor events that showcase the cultural richness of jazz. This not only benefits the Inwood neighborhood but also creates a positive impact on the wider community. Ultimately, the Inwood Jazz Festival serves as a platform for economic stimulus, artistic preservation, and community engagement.

Aaron Scott

Inwood Jazz Founder and Curator

Meet IJF Founder and Curator Aaron Scott - Jazz Artist, longtime musical associate of McCoy Tyner, three-time Grammy winner, Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres and a proud resident of Inwood. On this occasion, he has put together a stellar line up of renowned jazz artists, featuring the legendary Billy Harper Quintet. Talk about jazz legends!

 

photo credit: Chris Drukker.

IJF Artists Aaron Scott
Co Director IJF

Virginia Peace Arnold

Co-Organizor

Co Director IJF

Barbara Schnoor 

Volunteer Coordinator

Image by Mick Haupt

Meet this Year's Artists

Image by Florencia Viadana

Meet Last Year's Artists

Image by Mick Haupt

Advisory Board

Robert Robbins

Martin Collins

Dana Hanchard

Morana Mesic

Rachelle Scott

Randy Simons

Jarvis Tyner

Lydia Bassett

A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU! 

Baldo Sound Design ENT LLC - Staging, Sound, Backline Equipment

Tom Bosco, owner - Inwood Farm Restaurant

Dana Hanchard - Community Outreach

The Department of Cultural Affairs

Billy Harper - LYHARP Music

Carl Nelson - Drums Along The Hudson

Rachelle Scott - Web Design

Clarie Zimmerman - Graphic Design

Randy Simon - Videography

Acknowledgement of Support

IPRP 1970, Inc. proudly presents the Inwood Jazz Festival (IJF). We gratefully acknowledge the NYC Parks Department!


This project is made possible in part with funds from:


Chamber Music America (CMA), The Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC), The Howard Gilman Foundation (HGF), The Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ), State Assembly Member Manny De Los Santos, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, New York City Tourism Foundation, Medical Center Neighborhood Fund, The Puffin Foundation,
Jazz Foundation of America and supporters like you!


We’re also immensely grateful for the generous contributions and partnerships of:


WGBO 88.3 FM, ALL*ARTS created by The WNET Group, The New York Times, The NYC Jazz Record, WKCR 89.9 FM, WFUV 90.7 FM, Lyharp Music LLC, Robert C Arnold (CPA), Inwood Farm, CHOCnyc, Inwood Bagels, Kuro Kirin,
Evydent Dentistry, Grandpa’s Pizza, Annette Aguilar & String Beans, C-Town, Amores Cafe, JG & Tony Automobile Repair.


Their unwavering support plays a crucial role in creating an unforgettable experience for our community.

Our Current and Past Supporters

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