https://www.winterjazzfest.com/

Although the real-deal two-day weekend event isn't until next week, the fest officially starts tomorrow with a "Half Marathon" and a series of free "Jazz Talks." This year's artist-in-residence is Meshell Ndegeocello. Some of the festival's highlights include the Roy Hargrove Celebration at the Lincoln Center.
And organizers recently announced a DJ set with Gilles Peterson and Mark de Clive-Lowe on January 10.

I'll be there as I'll be in town for my birthday weekend trip. I bought a full pass for Day 2. I am so blown by the schedule conflicts, tho. As a result, I will likely miss Mark de Clive-Lowe, Butcher Brown, Kandace Springs and some others I want to check out.

Once I enter the Bowery 'round 7 p.m., I ain't leaving. I'm looking forward to seeing what special surprise guest Chris Dave will bring out for his set. It doesn't start until 1 a.m. (!!!!)

January 5: https://www.winterjazzfest.com/2019-wjf-half-marathon-schedule/
January 11: https://www.winterjazzfest.com/marathon-schedule-friday-january-11th/
January 12: https://www.winterjazzfest.com/marathon-schedule-saturday-january-12th/

--
"Music is not to be possessed; it's to be shared.” - James Mtume

"Just stay loose, keep it raw, and bang ya drums out sometimes." - Madlib