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Jazz Walk 2024 provided music, food, and fun for an appreciative all-ages crowd

Thursday, August 15, 2024

By Diane Hettrick
Photos by Mike Remarcke

The North City Business Association held its annual Jazz Walk on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

On the street two bands - Hook Me Up and Jazz Overdrive regaled the attendees, while food trucks and beer gardens offered food and drink.

There were activities for kids and no age restriction for face painting.

There was seating at the outdoor venues but if you were a teenager you could just pull up a convenient section of curb and take a seat.

Five blocks of 15th NE, from NE 175th to NE 180th were closed to traffic, so music lovers could wander from venue to venue without fear.

Inside the venues there were tables and chairs, food and drink for purchase, and favorite jazz performers. Pearl Django played the North City Bistro.

St. Mark's was a venue this year and opened their lot for parking. Shorecrest grad Stacy Jones and her band rocked the hall.

Bethel Lutheran hosted Marina Albero. Marina Albero was born in Barcelona and received her music training there. She performed in Spain with her family group. Since moving to Seattle Marina has been piano chair at Teatro Zinzanni and has been invited to present her music at the Ballard Jazz Festival, Earshot Jazz Festival, Marymoor Live, KNKX live studios and Jazz Northwest. 

The pride of Lake Forest Park Rotary, Greg Schroeder filled the cozy setting of the North City Lounge with music.

Greta Matassa has worked with top jazz musicians in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York. In 2016 She was featured with bassist John Clayton’s group in a centennial tribute to Ella Fitzgerald. On Tuesday, she
entertained the dinner crowd at Sodam Chicken. 

Seattle jazz vibraphonist Susan Pascal has played four tours of Singapore and concerts, workshops and clinics across the United States. This night she was playing in the Easy Monkey Taphouse.

A soulful baritone reminiscent of greats from the past like Lou Rawls and Nat King Cole, Reggie Goings performed standards, blues, and original songs for the audience at North City Water District headquarters.



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North City Jazz Walk Tuesday August 13, 2024 - all the details

Monday, August 12, 2024


Tuesday August 13, 2024
6-10:30pm on 15th Ave NE

1. What is going on here?

This is the 16th Annual North City Jazz Walk.
Street closes at 6pm on 15th Ave NE between 175th and 180th.
Jazz Bites start at 6pm and the music lasts from 6:30-10:30pm.

2. Where do I park?

Parking is free at the following locations:
  • Loyal Automotive: 1211 NE 175th St
  • North City Lumber 1221 NE 175th St
  • Laurel Cove Community 17201 15th Avenue
  • Center for Human Services 17018 15th Ave NE
  • Park ‘n Ride at Buddha Jewel Monastery 17418 8th Ave NE
  • Safeway *after 7pm* 17202 15th Ave NE
  • Saint Mark parish 18033 15th Ave NE
  • Street parking is also available: please do not block driveways.
IF you park within the street closure area you will not be able to move your vehicle until after the event closes at 10:30pm.

3. Is this event free?

You may stroll the street, grab an inexpensive bite to eat and hear two open to the public music venues OR purchase a bracelet and have access to seven additional indoor venues.

Bracelets are $30 until midnight 8/12 and $35 day of event.

4. Where do I buy tickets, how much does it cost?

Visit the website: www.northcityjazzwalk.org
Several North City businesses have tickets until Monday pm, for $30. Businesses in North City: North City Bistro, Chicken Sodam, Easy Monkey Taphouse, North City Lounge, and North City Water District.

Businesses in Shoreline: SL-LFP Senior Center, and Sky Nursery.

Tuesday at 6pm there will be two ticket booths on the street.
Tickets will be Available on the night of the event for $35 each.

Saint Mark ticket booth will accept cash or check, no credit cards.
You may pay with Cash, check or a credit card at the center booth.

5. What if I have a receipt for an online purchase?

You must exchange the receipt for a bracelet at one of the two ticket booths.

6. What time is the event over; when will the street reopen?

The event ends at 10:30pm. And street will reopen at 11pm.

7. Who is performing and where?

Visit the website at www.northcityjazzwalk.org
Pick up a brochure at any ticket booth.

Your ticket purchase helps support the artists and the event.


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Jazz Bites: food and drink at the North City Jazz Walk Tuesday August 13, 2024

Friday, August 9, 2024

North City Jazz Walk
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
15th NE from NE 175th to NE 180th
street closed to traffic

Stroll the street on a warm summer eve and enjoy two free venues with music open to the public.

Food trucks will be on the street:
  • El Gran Tacos, 
  • Spooky Dogs, and 
  • Sugar and Spoon Ice cream
Beer gardens will be set up by each of the two outdoor stages.

You can enjoy a variety of selections in the indoor venues that require a wristband for entry.
  • Bethel Lutheran Church: Root beer Floats
  • Easy Monkey Taphouse: BBQ Ribs, Bowl of Chili and Corn Salad
  • Chicken Sodam
    • Gold Fried Chicken (Korean fried chicken), 
    • Yang Nyeom Chicken (fried chicken coated with Korean sweet sauce), 
    • Gang Jung Chicken (coated with a Korean sweet sticky sauce), and 
    • Soy Garlic Chicken, 
    • ALL served with Fries.
  • Saint Mark parish
    • Brazilian Churrasco (barbeque) Plate featuring Picanha, with sides of Brazilian rice, Mandioca (Yucca), Farofa, and Vinaigrette "Salsa" AND Hot Fudge Sundaes
  • North City Bistro
    • Smash Burger Slider with Caramelized Onion, American Cheese, Special Sauce, Pickle, Tomato and Lettuce
    • Roasted Stone Fruit and Burrata with Stone Fruit Gastrique, Guanciale and Toasted Breadcrumbs (Vegetarian)
    • Shrimp Ceviche with Spicy Tomato and Serrano Chili Sauce, Avocado and Micro Cilantro (Gluten Free)
    • Watermelon Salad with Feta, Mint, Pickled Mustard Seed and White Balsamic (Vegetarian; Gluten Free)
    • Truffle Fries: White Truffle Oil, Grana Padano Cheese
    • Seasonal Cobbler with Fresh Fruit Puree and Creme Anglaise (Vegetarian)
Visit the North City Jazz Walk website

Buy entry tickets for a discount before midnight 8/12/24 and exchange them for bracelets at the event.


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Lake Forest Park Rotarian to perform at North City Jazz Walk Tuesday

Thursday, August 8, 2024

LFP Rotarian Gregory Schroeder featured at Jazz Walk 
Lake Forest Park Rotarian, our music man, Gregory Schroeder is performing at the North City Jazz Walk on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 starting at 7pm.

He will be featured in the North City Lounge venue, age 21+ and ticket required.

Trombonist singer songwriter Greg Schroeder returns to the North City Jazz Walk with this talented and award winning group of veteran northwest musicians. 

Featuring multi instrumentalist, Jay Thomas on Trumpet and woodwinds, Scott Lytle on Hammond B3 organ, Milo Petersen on Drums and Ernesto Pediangco on auxiliary percussion.

Greg is well known at the Jazz Port Townsend Festival, workshop, and Festival All Star Big Band. He has also performed in concert with Natalie Cole, Ernestine Anderson, The Seattle Symphony, the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra, Les Brown's Band of Renown, and the Harry James Orchestra.

Five blocks of 15th NE in North City will be closed to traffic for the event.


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Musicians at North City Jazz Walk Tuesday August 13, 2024

Tuesday, August 6, 2024


Nine Bands this year playing three 45-minute sets at the North City Jazz Walk

Outdoor bands start at 6:30pm, Indoor bands start at 7pm.

This year’s musicians are:

Indoor venues (requiring a wristband for entrance)
  • Marina Albero at Bethel Lutheran
  • Susan Pascal at Easy Monkey Taphouse
  • Greta Matassa at Sodam Chicken
  • The Stacy Jones Band at Saint Mark parish
  • Pearl Django at North City Bistro
  • Reggie Goings Quartet at North City Water District
  • Greg Schroeder at the North City Lounge
Two FREE open to the public venues (no wristband required)
  • Hook Me Up at Franks Delivery
  • Jazz Overhaul at Frank’s Bargain Barn
For more information visit the Jazz Walk website 

Five blocks of 15th NE from NE 175th to NE 180th will be closed to traffic for the event



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Jazz Walk advance tickets available online and at local businesses

Friday, August 2, 2024


The 16th annual North City Jazz Walk is Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Stroll the street, grab an inexpensive bite to eat and hear two free open to the public music venues OR purchase a bracelet and have access to seven indoor venues.

Music at the outdoor venues will start at 6:30pm.

Seven indoor venues will require a bracelet for entrance and music starts at 7:00pm.

Tickets

There's still plenty of time to get those tickets to the North City Jazz Walk.

Bracelets are $30.00 until midnight 8/12 and $35.00 day of event.

The event has several ways to purchase tickets.
Those locations include:

In North City:
  • Chicken Sodam, North City Lounge, North City Bistro & Wine Shop, 
  • North City Water District, The Easy Monkey Taphouse, and St. Mark Parish
In Shoreline
Your ticket purchase helps support the artists and the event.

Visit the North City Jazz Walk website for more information.

North City Jazz Walk is proudly presented by the North City Business Association, thanks to generous support from the North City Neighborhood Association, the North City Water District, The Rotary Clubs of both Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, Gabbert Architects and Planners, and our generous sponsors.

Five blocks of 15th NE in North City will be closed for the events.


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Takin' it to the streets: North City Jazz Walk will close five blocks of 15th Ave NE for pedestrians August 13, 2024 6-10pm

Thursday, July 18, 2024


Tuesday, August 13th  6-10pm 

We are excited to be able to close down five blocks of 15th Ave NE in North City, between 175th NE and 180th NE.

Here is the lineup for the 2024 venues and artists:
  • Bethel Lutheran Church: The Marina Albero Quintet
  • Easy Monkey Taphouse: The Susan Pascal Quintet
  • Sodam Chicken: Greta Matassa
  • St Mark Parish: The Stacey Jones Band
  • North City Bistro: Pearl Django
  • North City Water District: Reggie Goings Quartet
  • North City Lounge: Greg Schroeder
Our two outdoor venues:
  • Frank Lumber Delivery: Hook Me Up
  • Frank Lumber Bargain Barn: Jazz Overhaul
For more information, please visit our website


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Save the Date: 2024 Jazz Walk August 13, 2024

Monday, July 1, 2024

 
The 16th Annual North City Jazz Walk will be held on Tuesday August 13, 2024 in Shoreline's North City Business District.


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Jazz Walk is back on a high note

Monday, August 21, 2023

Shoreline Fire truck, Rotary Beer Garden and a cute baby for entertainment
North City Jazz Walk
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

By Diane Hettrick

After a two year pandemic absence, the North City Jazz Walk came back on a high note, offering favorite performers, a lot of food, and children's activities. The event was held on Tuesday August 15, 2023, sponsored by the North City Business District.  

The look was different this year and there were fewer venues.

15th NE was open to traffic, but everyone seemed to cope
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Organizer Ellen Sullivan said that the biggest difference was that the street - 15th Ave NE from 175th to 180th - was not closed. During the pandemic a large apartment building was constructed on the street.

Food trucks were lined up on NE 177th, which was closed this year.
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

"We thought it would be too dangerous to close the street and have people coming and going from the apartment building during the event. So we closed NE 177th instead and put the booths and food trucks there."

One of the Frank Lumber outdoor venues
Photo by Mike Remarcke

In addition, sponsor Frank Lumber hosted twin sites across from each other for outdoor performances with beer gardens.

The beer garden is always one of the most popular spots - a place to sit, drink beer, and listen to the music.

Face painting. Photo by Mike Remarcke

However, their popularity was rivaled by the kid activities. ShoreLake Arts had a booth for the first time, with art activities for kids. Another booth offered face painting. Both were busy the entire night.

Fire trucks are always popular
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Shoreline Fire brought their big ladder truck and provided kid tours.

The North City Bistro and Wine Shop has music almost every night
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Performers included Greta Matassa, the Jaqueline Tabor Jazz Band, Sonando Latin Jazz Band, Birch Pereira and the Gin Joints, the Stacy Jones Band, Pearl Django, Hook Me Up, and the Doug Reid Group -- all locally well-known and very popular.

Texas BBQ was the hit of the evening.
Photo by Mike Remarcke

A new food booth this year serving Texas BBQ was a hit, as was dessert truck Sugar + Spoon. It was a first appearance in Shoreline for both but they did so well that they are sure to be back next year. All the food trucks did well - tacos and jazz bites were also popular.

Easy Monkey has a full menu and this night there was music wafting in from the street
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

It was as much a food event as a music event. Easy Monkey remodeled during the pandemic, turning their downstairs room into a game room. They were no longer available as a music venue but the restaurant / bar was still full of customers.

Line for the North City Bistro. People enjoyed chatting while they waited to get in.
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

North City Bistro, under new ownership, had a full menu as well as music and the line stretched out the door. North City Lounge (previously Tavern) was the same. 

Bethel Lutheran Church continued as a music venue but members were busy providing root beer floats.

New restaurant Sodam Chicken was a great music venue.
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

A new restaurant Sodam Chicken offered a remodeled space which worked well as a venue and provided a full menu.

There were six venues, 500 tickets, and they sold out! Late comers were directed to the outdoor venues. The crowd was estimated at 800. 

Sullivan says they expect to add venues next year to be able to accommodate more people.

But they are just glad to be back.


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North City Jazz Walk - just the FAQs

Monday, August 14, 2023


1. What is going on here?

This is the North City Jazz Walk on Tuesday August 15, 2023. There are 8 bands playing in 8 different venues. Wristband cost is pre sale for $25 and night of event is $30. Music on the street with 2 outdoor venues from 6 - 10pm is free to the public. There are 6 indoor venues that require a wristband. Music starts at the indoor venues at 7pm.

2. Is this event free?

You may stroll along the street and enjoy the outdoor venues for free.

All indoor venues require a wristband for entry.

3. Where do I buy tickets and how much do they cost?

Pre-sales will be online and at several local businesses through Monday night. Day of ticket sales are $5 more- $30. If available Night of event, you may purchase a wristband, at the ticket booth located at 15th Ave NE and NE 177th Street. You may pay with Cash, Check or Credit Card. There is a fee for using your credit card.

4. What if I have a receipt for my online purchase?


You must exchange the receipt for a wristband at the ticket booth on NE 177th St.

5. What time is the event over?

The event ends at 10pm and NE 177th street will reopen. 15th NE will not be closed this year.

6. Where are the restrooms?

There are 2 sets of honey buckets located at the North and South end on 15th Ave NE at our outdoor venues.

7. Who is performing and where?

Go online to Northcityjazzwalk.org Night of event-pick up a brochure with information about the musician lineup and map of performance spaces.

8. How can I sign up to volunteer next year?

Sign up at the ticket booth.

9. Where do I park? Parking is available at:

Bethel Lutheran Church
17529 15th Avenue NE
Available after: 6:00 pm
25 parking spaces in the lot behind the church

North City Lumber
1221 NE 175th Street
Available after: 4:00 pm
15 parking spaces
NOTE— please keep driveway open between Loyal Automotive and North City Lumber

Loyal Automotive
1221 NE 175th Street
Available after: 5:30 pm
10 parking spaces
NOTE— please keep driveway open between North City Lumber and Loyal Automotive.

Monka Brewing Co.
17211 - 15th Avenue NE
Available after: 6:00 pm
28 parking spaces

Safeway
17202 - 15th Avenue NE
Available after: 5:30 pm
Limited parking on the north end of their lot (near gas station)

Laurel Cove Community
17201 - 15th Avenue NE
Available after: 5:30 pm
50 parking spaces in the lot on left as you enter property

Center for Human Services
17018 - 15th Avenue NE
Available after: 5:30 pm
30 parking spaces

Buddha Jewel Monastery's East (lower) parking lot
17418 - 8th Avenue NE
enter parking on 10th Avenue
Available: any time
NOTE— gates close at 10:30 pm
72 parking spaces

And if the other lots are full, and you don't mind dropping off your family and walking back to the event after parking, there are plenty of parking spots here:

Shoreline Free Methodist Church
510 NE 175th Street
Available: after 4:00 pm
100 parking spaces


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Jazz Bites: Eat your way through Jazz Walk Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Saturday, August 12, 2023

North City Jazz Walk - Tuesday, August 15, 2023 - 6pm - 10pm
15th NE between NE 175th and NE 180th

JAZZ BITES

From Korean chicken, street tacos,22 hour-smoked brisket, pizza, and sliders ... to shrimp ceviche, watermelon salad, deviled eggs and sooo much more .. not to mention root beer floats, Monka Brewing Company beer, and your favorite cookie dough flavors with ice cream -- there's something for everyone, whether carnivore, vegetarian or vegan, at this year's North City Jazz Walk.

Jazz Bites are available to purchase starting at 6pm on the street (no ticket necessary) and inside most of the music venues when they open at 6:30pm

Come hungry - this is a Foodie Delight!

Jazz Bites inside the venues


Bethel Lutheran Church of Shoreline
Root Beer Floats


Easy Monkey Taphouse
BBQ Ribs and Baked Beans
Sausage Dog with Fries
Slider with Fries
Cheese Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza

Sodam Chicken
Gold Fried Chicken with Fries
YangNyeom Chicken with Fries
Gangjung Chicken with Fries
BBQ Hot Chicken with Fries



North City Bistro and Wine Shop
Chorizo Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates, Calabrian Chili Aioli and Cilantro (Gluten Free)
PNW Deviled Egg: Half Egg with Tarragon infused Yolk, Morel Mushroom, Pea Vines, Aleppo Pepper, Lemon Thyme Brown Butter (Vegetarian/Gluten Free)
Roasted Peach and Burrata
Balsamic and Speck Ham, Toasted Bread Crumb
Shrimp Ceviche
Tomato, Lime, Serrano Chili and Avocado (Gluten Free)
Watermelon Salad: Watermelon, Feta, Mint, Pickled Mustard Seed, White Balsamic (Vegetarian / Gluten Free)


Monka Brewing Company
Locally brewed beers


Jazz Bites on the street
C. Davis Texas BBQ
22 hour smoked brisket with waffle fries, 12 hour smoked pulled pork with waffle fries, smoked sausage or hot links with waffle fries.

Tacos El Güero
Tacos, Sincronizada, Quesadilla, Fried Taquitos, Burrito, Torta, Taco Salad, Wet Burritos.


Sugar + Spoon
Safe to eat cookie dough and ice cream treats.
Some flavors may be sold out if we run out of stock... good thing that all of our flavors are delicious!
Classic Flavors: Classic Chocolate Chip, Party Animal, Cookie Monster, Brownie Batter
Seasonal Flavors: Fruity Pebbles and Camp Fire (subject to unavailability depending on our stock!)


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Where to get tickets for Jazz Walk

Tuesday, August 8, 2023


Tickets for the 2023 North City Jazz Walk are available online at Northcityjazzwalk.org

Jazz Walk is one night only - Tuesday, August 15 starting at 6:30pm

Tickets can be purchased in person at these local Shoreline locations:

Sky Nursery (206) 546-4851
18528 Aurora Ave N Shoreline, WA 98133
Sunday – Saturday 9am – 6pm

Easy Monkey Taphouse (206) 420-1326
17537 15th Ave NE Shoreline, WA 98155
Closed Monday and Tuesday open Wednesday – Sunday 4-10pm

Sodam Chicken (206) 397- 4119
17551 15th Ave NE Shoreline, WA 98155
Monday-Saturday 10:30am – 10pm

North City Bistro (206) 365-4447
1520 NE 177th St. Shoreline, WA
Tu-Th 4:30pm – 9:30pm Fri and Sat. 4:30-10:30pm

North City Water (206) 362 – 8100
1519 NE 177th St Shoreline, WA 98155
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri.: 8am – 4:30pm, Wed. 9am-4:30pm

North City Lounge (206) 362-1443
17554 15th Ave NE Shoreline, WA 98155
Monday – Sunday 9am - 2am


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The North City Jazz Walk returns in August

Monday, July 31, 2023


After a two year pandemic break, the North City Jazz Walk returns in two weeks, on Tuesday August 15, 2023, starting at 6:30pm on 15th NE in the North City Business District.

TICKETS ARE ON SALE!  

Ticket sales are live... and limited to the first 500 seats due to limited indoor seating this year. 


This year's jazz line-up:

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No North City Jazz Walk in 2022

Tuesday, July 26, 2022


No North City Jazz Walk in 2022
But we’re still hoping to come back in 2023!

We’ve made the difficult decision to postpone another year of the annual North City Jazz Walk… though we still have every intention of making a big comeback in August 2023!

If you need a happy reminder between now and then, we welcome you to enjoy the music from our online Jazz Walk in 2020, which is still available on this page of our website. 

Each musician’s “tip jar” links are still open, and we encourage you to support them during these unprecedented times.

Stay safe, everyone!



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North City Jazz Walk will not be presented this year

Friday, May 14, 2021

The last Jazz Walk was held in 2019
Photo of the Rotary Beer Garden by Mike Remarcke

After considering the many pandemic-related factors affecting public indoor and outdoor events for the foreseeable future, the North City Business Association has decided not to present the North City Jazz Walk this year. 

The Association is looking forward to staging its outstanding evening of fine jazz in August of 2022.

Keith McClelland
Founding Member of the North City Jazz Walk
Secretary North City Business Association.



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Free online Jazz Walk Tuesday

Monday, August 10, 2020

The New Triumph play at the 2020 Jazz Walk
Online edition


North City Jazz Walk
Online Jazz Artists for 2020


This year’s Jazz Walk will feature four local musicians— two long-time favorites and two new-to-the-Walk— all performing online to ensure the safety of our community during COVID-19.

Here’s how it will work:
  • Over the past month, all four bands have been (safely) recording special performances for the Jazz Walk.
  • London Bridge Studio is compiling all of their recordings into one streaming YouTube link.
  • On Monday August 10, we’ll post that YouTube link here on the website, as well as on our Facebook page.
  • On the evening of Tuesday August 11, simply click on the link to enjoy this year’s music—FOR FREE—from 7 to 9:30 pm PST!


North City Jazz Walk 2020 Musician Lineup

7:01 pm – 7:39 pm

7:39 pm – 8:16 pm

8:17 pm – 9:00 pm

9:02 pm – 9:47 pm


August 11, 2020 the North City Business Association is hosting the 14th Annual North City Jazz Walk-- online, at no cost-- to keep our community safe while still lifting its collective spirits through music.



Starting at 7:00pm, stream four local jazz bands via your computer, tablet, or phone… by clicking on a YouTube link that will be posted to our website and Facebook page a few days prior to the event.

Each band will play a 30-45 minute set, starting at 7:00 pm, with short breaks between sets.

Because this year’s event is entirely free, we encourage you to tip the musicians as generously as you can on the night of the event.



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North City Jazz Walk 2020 will be online this year

Thursday, August 6, 2020

Do you remember attending the North City Jazz Walk event on a beautiful summer Tuesday night?
Photo by Steven H. Robinson 


Al Healy and Pat Breen dancing in the street during Jazz Walk
Are you longing for the joy of summer music festivals?
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg



Next Tuesday August 11th, the North City Business Association is hosting the 14th Annual North City Jazz Walk --  online, at no cost -- to keep our community safe while still lifting its collective spirits through music.

Starting at 7:00pm, stream four local jazz bands via your computer, tablet, or phone… by clicking on a YouTube link that will be posted to our website and Facebook page a few days prior to the event.

Each band will play a 30-45 minute set, starting at 7:00 pm, with short breaks between sets.

Because this year’s event is entirely free, we encourage you to tip the musicians as generously as you can on the night of the event.

Visit North City Jazz Walk for all the details.



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