Jazzmobile's Summerfest continues to thrive during Harlem Week celebrations
Jazzmobile Summerfest 2025 Brings Free Live Jazz to Harlem
Get ready for an exciting summer of jazz in Harlem as the Jazzmobile Summerfest returns for its 60th year. This year's lineup features free live jazz performances on Wednesdays at Grant’s Tomb (W 122nd St & Riverside Drive) and Fridays at Marcus Garvey Park’s Richard Rodgers Amphitheater (18 Mt Morris Park W).
Highlights of the 2025 Harlem Summerfest include:
- August 9 (Saturday): The annual Great Jazz on the Great Hill concert in Central Park at 3:30 p.m., hosted by Lezlie Harrison. The event will feature trumpeters Josh Evans and Wallace Roney Jr., The George Gee Swing Orchestra, and a full dance floor for swing[1].
- August 15 (Thursday): Performance by Terri Lyne Carrington’s We Insist 2025 featuring Christie Dashiell at Marcus Garvey Park, in partnership with City Parks Foundation SummerStage[1][3][4].
- August 22 (Thursday): Opening night of the Charlie Parker Festival at Marcus Garvey Park, featuring Ron Carter’s Great Big Band, vocalist April May Webb, and S.O.A.R.[1]
The regular schedule places concerts on Wednesdays and Fridays, with potential Wednesday venues including the Interchurch Center at 61 Claremont Ave. if needed. These concerts encompass styles including Latin, post-bop, blues, and swing[1].
All Summerfest concerts are free to attend, weather permitting. The festival is supported by organizations such as The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, Harlem Community Development Corporation, and others[1].
Venues:
| Venue Name | Location | Typical Day | |--------------------------------|---------------------------------|-------------------| | Grant’s Tomb | W 122nd Street & Riverside Dr | Wednesday evenings | | Marcus Garvey Park (Richard Rodgers Amphitheater) | 18 Mt Morris Park W | Friday evenings | | Central Park (Great Hill) | Near Central Park | August 9, 3:30 p.m. |
For the full, detailed Summerfest schedule, Jazzmobile’s official site jazzmobile.org is the best source[1].
This 2025 Harlem Summerfest coincides with Harlem Week (Aug 1–17, 2025), which includes a broader array of free concerts and cultural events throughout Harlem[5].
Don't miss out on the jazz-filled summer nights in Harlem! For more information, visit jazzmobile.org.
[1] Jazzmobile.org (2025). Jazzmobile Summerfest 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.jazzmobile.org/summerfest [Accessed 2025-07-01]. [2] Central Park Conservancy. (2025). Central Park Programs and Events. [Online]. Available: https://www.centralparknyc.org/events [Accessed 2025-07-01]. [3] City Parks Foundation. (2025). SummerStage. [Online]. Available: https://www.cityparksfoundation.org/summerstage [Accessed 2025-07-01]. [4] Harlem Week. (2025). Harlem Week 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.harlemweek.com [Accessed 2025-07-01]. [5] Harlem Week. (2025). About Harlem Week. [Online]. Available: https://www.harlemweek.com/about [Accessed 2025-07-01].
Experience the fusion of lifestyle and entertainment this summer as you immerse yourself in the rhythmic music of Jazzmobile Summerfest 2025 in Harlem. Don't forget to catch Terri Lyne Carrington’s We Insist 2025 performance on August 15th, a night filled with entertainment and music at Marcus Garvey Park.
