Empire State Jazz with the James Fernando Trio

Name: Empire State Jazz with the James Fernando Trio
Start: 2026-03-22T15:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-03-22T16:00:00-04:00
Location: 222 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12019

Schedule

Sun Mar 22 2026 at 03:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

222 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12019 | Albany, NY

Experience an afternoon of bold, imaginative jazz with the James Fernando Trio, a forward-thinking piano trio known for its deep musicality and genre-blurring improvisation. This special performance pays tribute to New York State’s rich musical legacy, highlighting iconic composers and jazz legends with strong ties to the Empire State. The program will feature music by Sonny Rollins and Bud Powell, both born in New York, as well as fresh interpretations of Great American Songbook classics by fellow New York-born composers Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart, and George Gershwin. Blending tradition with innovation, the James Fernando Trio breathes new life into timeless works in a celebration of New York’s cultural and musical history.
This family-friendly event is free!
Learn more: https://nysm.nysed.gov/programs/empire-state-jazz-james-fernando-trio