Bill Charlap on the 92nd Street Y's 'Jazz in July' festival | Capital New York

Bill Charlap on the 92nd Street Y's 'Jazz in July' festival | Capital New York: "In 1985, the 92nd Street Y introduced a premiere summer music festival to New York City audiences. Twenty-five years later, Jazz in July remains one of the chief pleasures of the New York summer music season. More...

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The 92 Street Y is a wonderful institution. I taught a "Jazz Finders" class there between 1981-1984. I hosted in class record listening sessions as well as trips to downtown jazz venues. The "Y" was doing jazz concerts in those days. I am glad to see the tradition continues.

John H. Armwood

This is Bill Charlap’s seventh time putting together the six-night slate of performances that make up Jazz in July, which begins July 20th and runs through July 29th.

Through the coming three weeks we’ll be following the festival with interviews with performers and ideas for summer evening itineraries centered on the performances."