Brooklyn Jazz was celebrated this April, known nationally as Jazz Appreciation Month, during the 11th Annual Central Brooklyn Jazz Festival from March 27th to April 30th. From Coney Island to Bushwick Brooklyn's contributions to the jazz world and its talents were showcased to nearly 5,000 tourists and locals with 37 events. Programming included panel discussions, youth activities, photography exhibit, Brooklyn Jazz Hall of Fame induction/awards ceremony and performances by local and international acclaimed artists. The next Central Brooklyn Jazz Festival is scheduled for April 1- 30, 2011. For information contact Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium (CBJC) Click Here
The Central Brooklyn Jazz Festival has grown from a nine day neighborhood event to a highly anticipated borough wide music series. This celebration of an art form created by African Americans is the longest continuous running festival dedicated to jazz in New York City.
