The Williamsburg Jazz Festival returns
on Sept. 8 with four days of jazz concerts and education. The
fest of "truly American music" was first organized
by Jesse Selengut (pictured) in 2003 and strives to give emerging
talent an opportunity to play alongside nationally recognized
touring acts.
In addition to creating the annual music celebration, Selengut
performs with the quartet, Noir, which blends electronica and
groove-infused jazz. Selengut and Noir will play Galapagos on
Sept. 10 at 9 pm [70 N. Sixth St. at Wythe Avenue, (718) 782-5188]
as part of the festival.
This year’s line-up will also include a jazz improvisation master
class with trumpeter Dave Douglas and a discussion of the topic
"What is the New York Jazz Scene Today?," amongst a
panel of musicians, club owners, journalists and educators. Both
of these educational events also take place at Galapagos.
The other two festival venues include Laila Lounge [113 N. Seventh
St. at Wythe Avenue, (718) 486-6791] and Club Europa [98-104
Meserole Ave. at Manhattan Avenue, (718) 383-5723], where the
festival after-party will be a showcase for the Williamsburg
Jazz Festival All-Stars.
For a schedule of the Third Annual Williamsburg Jazz Festival,
which takes place Sept. 8-11, see the Brooklyn Nightlife listings
on page 10 and visit the Web site at www.wjazzfestival.com.
