The Queens Jazz Trail Concert Series: Funkin’ for Jamaica – A Tribute to Don Blackman & More Featuring The Family Tradition

DATE: THU, AUG 29, 6 PM
VENUE: Baisley Pond Park (Jamaica)
TICKETS: FREE! No reservation required—just show up!
Come early! The first 100 attendees will receive a newly printed Queens Jazz Trail Map!

Experience the vibrant legacy of jazz in the heart of Queens this summer! The Queens Jazz Trail Concert Series takes you on a musical journey through the borough’s rich jazz heritage, where legends like Louis Armstrong, John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Tony Bennett, Lena Horne, and scores of others once called home.

Inspired by the iconic Queens Jazz Trail Map, the series brings this rich history to life in our community parks. Join us for a series of five Thursday evening concerts, each set against the backdrop of Queens’ beautiful parks. These FREE outdoor performances celebrate the past, present, and future of jazz, showcasing talented musicians and honoring the borough’s legendary artists.

Get ready for an electrifying tribute to the musical legends of Jamaica, Queens, featuring  the music of Don Blackman, Bernard Wright, Casey Benjamin, and many more. Join us to celebrate their legacy and honor their legendary contributions to funk, jazz, and soul.

The Family Tradition:

Vocals: Irene Blackman
Vocals: Shakar Brumfield
Piano/Vocals: Chris Rob
Bass/Vocals: Barry “SunJohn” Johnson
Bass: Kyle Blackman
Lead Guitar: William “Spaceman” Patterson
Rhythm Guitar/Vocals: Nate Turley
Trumpet: JS Trumpet
Sax/Vocals: Kath Barnes
Drums: Rah Harrison
With special guests: original musicians from the Blackman album