Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison (4 October)
Sun 4 Oct, 14:00 · Ralph Ellison Plaza, Riverside Park (W 150th St), Manhattan · New York
More information on Riverside Park Conservancy
via Riverside Park Conservancy · Checked 2 Oct 2026
About this event
Berta Indeed's "Let the Music Play" brings local jazz players and vocalists to the plaza above the Hudson for three hours of loose, generous afternoon music. Bring a blanket, come and go as you like, and expect a neighbourhood crowd rather than a concert-hall one. Seating is limited and unreserved, so arrive early if you want a chair; heavy rain cancels, with updates posted two hours ahead.
Why we picked it
A genuinely free weekly jazz afternoon on the Hudson that runs right through October, when most of New York's outdoor music has already packed up.
Free entry
Free and open to the public; seating limited, unreserved and first-come, first-served
Registration
None
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