JazzFest 2020 | Jazz's Rising Stars

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You are invited to 4-days of virtual Jazz happenings!

Discover some of the top young jazz musicians playing in the United States. This virtual gathering will include short live performances by each of the four featured artists, as well as a moderated discussion about what it’s like to be a young rising star in jazz today. 

Moderated by Keanna Faircloth, WBGO
<ul><li>Connie Han</li><li>Matthew Whitaker</li><li>Veronica Swift</li><li>Alicia Olatuja</li></ul>Presented by ArtsWestchester, City of White Plains and White Plains BIDHow to Watch: this panel will take place with a limited audience on<a href="https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RKYT6qMJQFW2cs8GYosMyQ" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Zoom</a> (registration required) and will also be broadcast on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArtsWestchester/live" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook Live</a>All JazzFest events are FREE thanks to our sponsors! Viewers do have the opportunity to support the jazz artists, panelists and future JazzFest programs. Your donation in any amount is greatly appreciated. <a href="https://artswestchester.org/crm/?civiwp=CiviCRM&amp;q=civicrm%2Fcontribute%2Ftransact&amp;reset=1&amp;id=46" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Donate today!</a><a href="https://artswestchester.org/programs/jazz-fest-2/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The 9th Annual JazzFest White Plains</a> festival will remain true to its roots, presenting jazz from an outstanding roster of Westchester and NYC musicians. From September 8-11, we’ll see established jazz greats who have shaped the genre, as well as rising stars who are carrying jazz in new directions. To learn about other events and programs <a href="https://artswestchester.org/programs/jazz-fest-2/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">click here</a>.Due to COVID-19, and for the safety and security of our community, ArtsWestchester, City of White Plains and White Plains BID will present this season’s festival virtually as a series of stimulating evening programs to be held on Zoom and livestreamed on Facebook. Programs will include thought-provoking discussions, energetic performances and educational demonstrations.

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