
JFA Presents: The Phil Young Experience
May 27, 2021
St. Nicholas Park | Free
Join us in partnership with the Jazz Foundation of America for an outdoor concert. Phil Young is the drummer and leader of "The Harlem Hip," as recently seen in The New Yorker. A much-loved figure in the uptown community, Phil Young has played with legendary figures like Bobby "Blue" Bland, Jimi Hendrix, George Benson, Art Farmer and Dizzy Gillespie. This special event features the full lineup of his "Experience" band, with special guests.
Presented in partnership with the Jazz Foundation of America, with partial support from the National Endowment for the Arts, New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, and from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.
Phil Young - drums
Kenny Davis - bass
Mel Davis - keyboards, vocals
Ed Cherry & Sandro Albert - guitar
Patience Higgins - saxophone
Omar Kabir - trumpet
Michael Rorby - trombone
Gary Fritz - percussion
And featuring Lillias White - vocals
Please register at manhattan.acf@parks.nyc.gov and note that the capacity will be limited. For more information visit nyc.gov/parks or call 311. Contact (212) 360-1430 or accessibility@parks.nyc.gov for more information regarding accessibility.
Please remember to: stay home if you're sick, maintain six feet of distance from those outside your household, wear a face covering, and wash your hands. Note: Some programs may be modified, rescheduled, or cancelled due to weather, health, or safety concerns.
Presented in partnership with the Jazz Foundation of America, with partial support from the National Endowment for the Arts, New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, and from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.
Phil Young - drums
Kenny Davis - bass
Mel Davis - keyboards, vocals
Ed Cherry & Sandro Albert - guitar
Patience Higgins - saxophone
Omar Kabir - trumpet
Michael Rorby - trombone
Gary Fritz - percussion
And featuring Lillias White - vocals
Please register at manhattan.acf@parks.nyc.gov and note that the capacity will be limited. For more information visit nyc.gov/parks or call 311. Contact (212) 360-1430 or accessibility@parks.nyc.gov for more information regarding accessibility.
Please remember to: stay home if you're sick, maintain six feet of distance from those outside your household, wear a face covering, and wash your hands. Note: Some programs may be modified, rescheduled, or cancelled due to weather, health, or safety concerns.