The Blue Note's Inaugural Jazz Festival Is Here For The Month Of June

by Kirby Allison · June 3, 2011

    The famed Blue Note Jazz Club, situated in the heart of Greenwich Village, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with an inaugural jazz festival for the month of June. Blue Note regulars and famed artists in the jazz industry will grace various stages across the city to celebrate the home of the world's finest jazz musicians.

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    Some of the featured performances include:

    Duncan Sheik at the Highline Ballroom on Wednesday June 8

    Meshell Ndedocello at the Highline Ballroom on Wednesday June 15

    Chaka Khan at B.B. King Blues Club on Saturday June 19

    The Roots at Blue Note on Wednesday June 22

    The Harlem Gospel Choir is playing every Sunday for a brunch so you can get your gospel on

    There are also educational outreach programs and master's classes available. Visit the jazz festival website to see the rest of the artists, venues and features happening.