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A Night In Harlem

The 23Arts Hot Jazz Weekend kicks off with A Night in Harlem, a one-night-only tribute to the legendary all-night rent parties and cutting contests that were central to the early jazz scene.

Join us for a celebration of jazz improvisation made possible by The New York Jazz Sextet, a unique ensemble of exceptional US jazz musicians. Led by renowned trumpeter Dominick Farinacci and his fellow band members – it is a rare treat for them to perform live together and our weekend will be the only event for Sextet in Europe this year! Featuring live guests such as the sensational vocalist Shenel Johns – this is a night not to be missed. 

23Arts has produced events and shows all over the world. Venues include The Grange Festival, The New Generation Festival in Florence, Bard Summerscape, Kings Theatre in Brooklyn and the New York Botanical Garden, among many others.

This event finished on Friday 30 May 2025

Location: Spiegeltent

Age Recommendation: Suitable for all ages

Duration: 70 minutes

A night in Harlem. Two jazz musicians on a stage, one playing the trumpet the other smiling in the background

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The 23Arts Hot Jazz: A Night in Harlem

You will feel transported back 100 years in time to the heart of the Harlem Renaissance as the evening melds its music, singing, tap and poetry.

You will witness the electrifying energy of a host of New York based artists led by award-winning trumpeter Dominick Farinacci as they pay homage to the dawn of this improvisatory art form that defined the era. Feel the rhythm and take in the energy.

Whether you are a jazz aficionado or a newcomer to the music, this promises to be an unforgettable musical journey that will capture the spirit of the extraordinary cultural phenomenon known as the Jazz Age.

Musicians

Dominick Farinacci

Bandleader & Trumpet

Patrick Bartley, Jr.

Saxophone & Clarinet

Mathis Picard

Piano

Jerome Jennings

Drums

Christian Tamburr

Vibraphone

Yasushi Nakamura

Bass

Shenel Johns

Vocalist

Annette Walker

Tap Dancer

“What a line-up…Coupling technical finesse with compelling charisma”

Edinburgh Music Review

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