This program is part of Village Preservation’s Semiquincentennial series of programs celebrating our Revolutionary Village. Revolutionary Village not only celebrates the founding of our country, but the exceptional role our neighborhoods played in its development and the realization of its ideals over the last 250 years and beyond.

In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month…

Join us for a conversation about the history of jazz in our neighborhoods, using a brand new, first-of-its-kind map resource, the Village Preservation Jazz Map of Greenwich Village, the East Village, and NoHo.
For decades, Greenwich Village, the East Village, and NoHo have been epicenters of the jazz world, home to intimate clubs, daring experimentation, and trailblazing collaborations. Our new map traces this remarkable history through our streets, featuring the homes of legendary musicians and the sites of groundbreaking performances and recording sessions. 

For this conversation, we will use the map to help us illustrate the evolution of jazz throughout the decades. Come hear how the music changed and see how the local jazz scene changed along with it, from speakeasy traditional jazz, to dive-bar hard bop, to artist-loft avant-garde. This event will deepen your appreciation for the extraordinary legacy of jazz in our community. 

Keller Coker, Dean of the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. Keller is jazz trombonist, composer and arranger who has developed and taught a wide range of courses, including ones on jazz composition, music history, ethnomusicology, popular music in America, and more. 

Juan Rivero, Special Projects Director at Village Preservation. Juan oversaw the creation of our Jazz Map.