13th Annual Central Brooklyn Jazz Festival, March 30 to April 30, 2012 - presented by the Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium at venues from Coney Island to Williamsburg in Brooklyn. This month long celebration is New York City's longest continually running grass roots festival dedicated to jazz. The programming presents internationally known and local musicians performing in clubs, community venues, colleges, faith based and cultural institutions throughout the borough. Information: 718.773.2252or info@cbjcjazz.org.

Brooklyn has a rich jazz history and its legacy is celebrated every April, nationally known as Jazz Appreciation Month. More than 500 artists will be performing in over 40 events throughout the borough.