The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
(August 28th, Marcus Garvey Park; 124th St at Mount Morris Park West; August 29th, Tompkins Square Park on August 29; 3p.m.; Free)
The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival commemorates the amazing late saxophone player Charlie Parker for his contributions to jazz music. On Saturday August 28th, the festival will be held in Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem to listen to the sounds from The Bandwagon, JD Allen Trio and more. Then on Sunday, travel down to the Tompkins Square Park to enjoy music from more amazing artists like James Moody, Jimmy Scott and Catherine Russell. For more information, visit www.summerstage.org.
