For its ninth year, JazzFest White Plains is going virtual! Beginning on September 8 with the ArtsBash Virtual Mixology Party and continuing with a series of online JazzFest events running through September 11, prepare to celebrate established Jazz greats, meet its rising stars, and learn more about this wonderful musical genre. The Library is partnering on two events, find out more below:

Tuesday, September 8th – 8:00 p.m. | Westchester Jazz: Then and Now
Presented by the White Plains Public Library and ArtsWestchester
Broadcast on Zoom and Facebook Live

Show your Westchester pride by tuning in to this program that features jazz artists who have deep roots and ties to Westchester County. The program will include short performances by each of the artists and a moderated discussion about the history and development of jazz in Westchester. Register in advance here.

Moderated by Tom van Buren, White Plains Jazz Fest Artistic Directory (2010-2017)

Featuring:
Art Bennett | Sax
Kathryn Farmer | Piano and Voice
Kenny Lee | Trumpet
Rocky Middleton | Bass
*list in formation

Wednesday, September 9th – 6:00 p.m. | Jazz Education in Westchester
Presented by White Plains Public Library and ArtsWestchester
Broadcast on Zoom and Facebook Live

Enjoy an intimate conversation between Westchester’s top jazz instructors as they delve into topics such as their personal histories in education, the development of local institutions of jazz learning, and a discussion of COVID-19 and its impact on teaching jazz inside and outside the classroom. The program will include short performances by each of the artists. Register in advance here.

Featuring:
Tim Veeder | White Plains High School
Ray Blue | Cross-Cultural Connection
Hiroshi Yamazaki | Music Conservatory of Westchester