Native Soul Jazz Concert And Screening Of “Keep On Keepin’ On”

Join NYC Parks Arts, Culture & Fun and the Jazz Foundation of America and the Charlie Parker Festival for this live jazz concert followed by a documentary screening. 6:00 p.m. // Jazz Concert 7:45 p.m. // Movie Screening Native Soul pays Tribute to Clark Terry & Screening of “Keep on Keepin’ On” A hard-swinging collaborative quartet, Native Soul has been a regular on the jazz album charts for over a decade. Featuring Peter Brainin (Saxophone), Noah Haidu (piano), Marcus McLaurine (bass), and Steve Johns (drums), they will present a special Charlie Parker Jazz Festival tribute to Clark Terry, with whom McLaurine played for more than 25 years. Keep on Keepin’ On (2014) A documentary that follows jazz legend Clark Terry over four years to document the mentorship between Terry and 23-year-old blind piano prodigy Justin Kauflin as the young man prepares to compete in an elite, international competition. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. You should arrive before 5:30 p.m. to get your spot. Reservations are not taken, so space is available on a first come first served basis. All are welcome! For accessibility information, contact Zakiyah DeGraffe by August 18, 2018 at [hidden] or email [hidden] More Info below.