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Jazz Forum Arts
Mark Morganelli began presenting concerts in his first Jazz Forum loft at 50 Cooper Square in June 1979. By the time the second Jazz Forum loft closed its doors in April 1983, recordings, videos, films and radio broadcasts had documented performances by Dizzy Gillespie, Art Blakey, Wynton Marsalis, Woody Shaw, Red Rodney, Carmen McRae, Barry Harris, Philly Joe Jones and Max Roach.
After brief residencies at the Village Gate and the Entermedia Theater, Morganelli established Jazz Forum Arts, a not-for-profit arts presenting organization, and in 1985 started the Riverside Park Arts Festival, which concluded on its 13th anniversary in August 1997. Morganelli has produced over fifty compact discs, most for Candid Records, twenty of which were recorded "live" at NYC's Birdland club, where he was the music coordinator for five years.
Seventeen years ago, Morganelli and his family moved to Westchester, and shortly thereafter, he inaugurated the Jazz at the Music Hall series in Tarrytown. Performers have included Ahmad Jamal, Billy Taylor, Harry "Sweets" Edison, James Moody, Lionel Hampton, Betty Carter, Gerry Mulligan, Herbie Mann, Sonny Rollins, Clark Terry, Maynard Ferguson, Dave Brubeck, Chuck Mangione, and the Count Basie and Duke Ellington Orchestras. Morganelli produced the Sunnyside and Berkshire Jazz Festivals and was executive producer of "Reckson Jazz at Tilles", at C.W.Post College in Greenvale, Long Island for nine years.
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Jazz Forum Student Ensemble Fall Program: September 30 - December 14, 2024
Join the Jazz Forum Student Ensemble • 2024 Fall Program Welcome to Jazz Forum Arts’ program for aspiring young musicians (grades 5-12). We offer music students the opportunity to become Jazz improvisers! Students will explore…
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Exciting Updates Going Live Next Week Dear Friends and Fellow Jazz Lovers, We will be making some major improvements to our website next week on Monday and Tuesday, May 13 and 14. During this period you will not be able to make any purchases on…
Read More »Vote For Us: Best of Westchester 2024 and Best of Hudson Valley 2024
What an honor! The Jazz Forum is nominated for: Best Music Venue in Best of Westchester 2024 AND Best Jazz Club in Best of Hudson Valley 2024 Please show your love for the Jazz Forum! Vote for us and ask your friends to do the same for one…
Read More »Make 2024 Extra Special: Become a Jazz Forum Member
BECOME A 2024 MEMBER TODAY Dear Jazz Lovers, As the year draws to a close, we reflect on the incredible performances that we had the privilege to share with you all in 2023. We are thrilled that we will present new headline artists and…
Read More »2024 Jazz Forum Memberships Now Available
Join the Club! 2024 Jazz Forum Memberships Now Available One of the best ways to show your commitment to Jazz in Westchester is to become a Jazz Forum club member. Members receive unique benefits such as gift tickets, club merch and local…
Read More »Jazz Forum Arts This Weekend - November 20, 2023
THIS WEEKEND Duduka Da Fonseca & Quarteto Universal + Special Guest Maucha Adnet Friday & Saturday • Nov 24 & 25 @ 7 & 9:30 PM A four-time Grammy-nominated drummer, Duduka Da Fonseca has appeared on over 250 albums alongside…
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Gear-up for the Conquer the Mountain Race Weekend! 14-15 October 2023 24 or 6 Hour Adventure Race Saturday, October 14th - 15th, 2023 Bayse, VA SOME SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE!!! CTM Adventure Race Registration 6K…
Read More »Jazz Forum Arts Jitterbugs Fall Program October 7,2023
Jitterbugs 2023 Fall Program Tickets Available • For Preschoolers • Begins Saturday, October 7 We are so excited to announce our Jitterbugs 2023 Fall Program for kids 18 months to 5 years. Tickets are now available online. The program…
Read More »Ensure the Future of Live Music on the Hudson
Dear Music and Sunset Lovers, As the 2023 Outdoor Summer Concert Season comes to a close, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your ongoing presence at and support of our presentations of live music along the Hudson…
Read More »The Joy of Growing Up With Free Live Jazz: Clara's Story
Dear Jazz Lovers, As we enjoy the final weeks of summer, I am writing to share my story of how our free summer concerts shaped my love for live music. For those who don't know me, my name is Clara Winder and I'm the Marketing Director at Jazz…
Read More »Jazz For All: Keep Jazz Swingin on the Hudson
DONATE TO JAZZ FOR ALL! Dear Jazz lovers, Can you believe we are already halfway through this year's Outdoor Summer Concert series? Mother Nature has even cooperated for all but one of the evening shows! In the past, we've asked for your…
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Read More »Support Our Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series!
Hello Music Lovers, In five short days, our 2023 Outdoor Summer Concert Season kicks off at Dobbs Ferry Waterfront Park. As part of our JAZZ FOR ALL summer fundraising campaign, we've asked several summer concert attendees to share why they've…
Read More »Announcing Our 2023 Free Outdoor Summer Concerts
2023 Free Outdoor Summer Concerts 32 Free Concerts at 5 Hudson River Locations • July 5 - Aug 25 Enjoy live Jazz with your friends and family in your neighborhood park! We present 32 concerts annually in July and August at five Hudson…
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Help Us Foster the Next Generation of Jazz Lovers and Musicians Hello Jazz Forum Patrons, We're excited to announce the launch of our student musician ticket fund! As a non-profit organization our mission is to make jazz accessible to everyone,…
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Welcome to Our New Website New season, new website! We are excited to announce our new look. VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE Goals for the New Design Make it easier and faster to navigate. Clearly identify each of the events and programs we…
Read More »Jazz Forum Arts -Support Your Home For Live Jazz
Dear Jazz Forum Patrons, Hi from Tarrytown! We are thrilled that over a thousand patrons discovered the Jazz Forum in 2022 and joined our ever growing community of music lovers. Please consider making a year-end donation or becoming a 2023 Jazz…
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