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Female singer with afro hairstyle performing passionately at BRIC JazzFest 2023, holding a microphone outdoors with trees and sunset in background.

BRIC JazzFest 2023

One of BRIC’s premiere performing arts programs, BRIC JazzFest is an acclaimed marathon Jazz music festival that brings together legendary figures, groundbreaking artists and newcomers from across the genre.

Featuring Terrace Martin, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Melanie Charles, Amina Claudine Myers and more!

JazzFest

2023

Join BRIC on October 19, 20, and 21 for our ninth annual BRIC Jazzfest! This acclaimed marathon Jazz festival, which is one of BRIC’s premiere performing arts programs, will take place across three days and two stages.

The 2023 BRIC JazzFest lineup brings together legends and rising stars from both inside and outside the jazz genre. This year, we’re blending the worlds of jazz and Hip-Hop and celebrating some of our favorite genre-crossing artists. Plus, we’re bringing you an extra special panel discussion and film series.

This year’s carefully crafted lineup is curated by artist Melanie Charles along with Brice Rosenbloom and BRIC Producer Viviana Benitez.

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If you are interested in covering BRIC JazzFest, please submit a media request here. 

 

** Come early on Thursday for a special panel discussion exploring the intersection of Jazz & Hip-Hop, featuring BRIC JazzFest Artist Curator Melanie Charles (Make Jazz Trill Again); Marcus J. Moore (The New York Times); writer and culture worker Timmhotep Aku; and BRIC President Wes Jackson. Panel start: 6:15PM. **

 

 

VIEW BRIC JAZZFEST PROGRAM

 

Learn more about each night of BRIC JazzFest:

A woman with short hair and a black dress sits on a large red leather couch during BRIC JazzFest Night 1, with a plain white background.
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BRIC JazzFest | Night 1

Female jazz singer with an afro hairstyle performing passionately at BRIC JazzFest Night 2, holding a microphone on stage with a vibrant outdoor background.
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BRIC JazzFest | Night 2

Elegant woman with short curly hair, wearing a fur-collared coat and jewelry, posing with her hands together against a dark background at BRIC JazzFest Night 3.
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BRIC JazzFest | Night 3

Lineup

Promotional poster for BRIC JazzFest 2023 featuring jazz musician Terrance Martin playing saxophone at Bric House on October 19.

Terrace Martin

Oct 19, 2023

Terrace Martin
Georgia Anne Muldrow performing at BRIC JazzFest 2023, vibrant live music event at BRIC House.

Georgia Anne Muldrow

Oct 20, 2023

Georgia Anne Muldrow
A promotional poster for BRIC JazzFest featuring the Trill Mega Jam with The Jungle and Guests. The poster shows a stylized, sepia-toned image of six musicians, some holding keyboards labeled "The Jungle." The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 21 at BRIC House. The text includes the website bricartsmedia.org/jazzfest. The design uses black and green text on a light peach background.

Trill Mega Jam Featuring The Jungle and Guests

Oct 21, 2023

Trill Mega Jam Featuring The Jungle and Guests
BRIC JazzFest 2023 poster featuring Melanie Charles and Orrin Evans Duo with event details and vibrant red and blue color scheme.

Melanie Charles / Orrin Evans Duo

Oct 19, 2023

Melanie Charles / Orrin Evans Duo
Promotional poster for BRIC JazzFest 2023 featuring Amina, Claudine Myers Trio at BRIC House on October 21.

Amina Claudine Myers Trio

Oct 21, 2023

Amina Claudine Myers Trio
Endea Owens holding a double bass, wearing a patterned outfit, featured in a promotional poster for BRIC JazzFest at BRIC House on Thursday, October 19. The poster includes the website bricartsmedia.org/jazzfest.

Endea Owens and The Cookout

Oct 19, 2023

Endea Owens and The Cookout
Two musicians with microphones and chairs at BRIC JazzFest 2023, promoting jazz music and cultural event in Brooklyn.

B. Cool-Aid

Oct 21, 2023

B. Cool-Aid
Promotional poster for BRIC JazzFest 2023 featuring a woman in profile with bold text and event details in black, yellow, and beige colors.

BIGYUKI

Oct 20, 2023

BIGYUKI
Promotional poster for Isaiah Collier at BRIC JazzFest 2023 featuring a black and white photo of him holding a saxophone, with event details and colorful design elements.

Isaiah Collier

Oct 19, 2023

Isaiah Collier
Promotional poster for BRIC JazzFest 2023 featuring musician Jonathan Michel with a double bass, highlighting the event date and location at BRIC House.

Jonathan Michel: L’Ouverture

Oct 20, 2023

Jonathan Michel: L’Ouverture
Cisco Swank is featured playing a bass guitar, wearing a beanie and casual clothing, with text indicating a jazz festival event on Friday, October 20 at Bric House. The design uses a stylized, striped effect on the image and includes the website bricartsmedia.org/jazzfest.

Cisco Swank

Oct 20, 2023

Cisco Swank
Alexa Tarantino holding a saxophone, featured in a promotional poster for BRIC Jazzfest. The event is scheduled for Thursday, October 19 at BRIC House. The poster includes the URL bricartsmedia.org/jazzfest. The design uses a textured beige background with red and orange vertical stripes on the left and right edges. The text "BRIC JAZZFEST" is displayed at the top with "JAZZFEST" in a stylized font. Alexa Tarantino's name is prominently displayed in bold black letters at the bottom.

Alexa Tarantino

Oct 19, 2023

Alexa Tarantino
Promotional poster for BRIC JazzFest 2023 featuring Sarah Elizabeth Charles, scheduled for October 21 at BRIC House, with event details and website link.

Sarah Elizabeth Charles

Oct 21, 2023

Sarah Elizabeth Charles
A promotional poster for BRIC JazzFest featuring a red-toned photo of three women musicians. One woman stands behind a drum, another sits in front, and the third holds a double bass. The event is on Saturday, October 21 at BRIC House. The text highlights the group "Nite Bjuti" featuring Candice Hoyes, Val Jeanty, and Mimi Jones. The website bricartsmedia.org/jazzfest is also included.

Nite Bjuti feat. Candice Hoyes, Val Jeanty, and Mimi Jones

Oct 21, 2023

Nite Bjuti feat. Candice Hoyes, Val Jeanty, and Mimi Jones
Promotional poster for BRIC JazzFest 2023 featuring a woman with glasses at a piano, promoting the event on October 21 at BRIC House.

Miki Yamanaka Origami Project

Oct 21, 2023

Miki Yamanaka Origami Project
Two people are featured in a red-tinted photo. The person in front has curly hair and is wearing large, round sunglasses, resting their face in their hands. The person behind has a beard, is wearing a patterned headwrap and sunglasses, and has one arm raised. The text around the image includes "Strings N Skins," "Fri, Oct 20," "Bric House," "BRIC JazzFest," and a URL "bricartsmedia.org/jazzfest." The design has a textured, vintage look with a halftone pattern.

Strings N Skins

Oct 20, 2023

Strings N Skins
Four men posing together, with a red and blue glitch effect overlay. Text includes "BRIC JazzFest," "Fri, Oct 20 Bric House," and "Los Aliens." The design has a textured, vintage paper background with red and black accents.

Los ALiENs

Oct 20, 2023

Los ALiENs
Poster for a jazz event featuring Panikkar, Rosner, and Leigh. The event is on Thursday, October 19 at Bric House. The design includes stylized portraits of three musicians in red and blue tones, with a microphone in front of the central figure. The left side has a black vertical banner with "BRIC JAZZFEST" written on it, and the right side includes the URL bricartsmedia.org/jazzfest. The background has a textured, halftone pattern.

Panikkar Rosner & Leigh

Oct 19, 2023

Panikkar Rosner & Leigh

Thank you to our 2023 BRIC JazzFest Sponsors

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A spacious, modern art gallery with white walls and concrete floors. Several people are scattered throughout the space, some observing the artwork on the walls and others engaged in conversation. The gallery features large abstract paintings and sculptures. On the right side, there is a tiered seating area with orange and gray cushions. Near the seating area, a white reception desk with two wooden chairs is visible, displaying brochures and magazines. The atmosphere is bright and open, with high ceilings and exposed structural elements.

647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Venue Info

BRIC House is Brooklyn’s cultural living room: a 40,000 square foot multi-disciplinary arts and media complex where emerging and established artists can create work that deepens their practice and engages the diverse communities of the borough.

COVID-19 policy: Attendees of any BRIC House programming do not have to show proof of vaccination or a negative test to enter the building. Masks are encouraged but not required in all BRIC operated spaces. To learn more, visit:

BRIC IS COMMITTED TO WELCOMING PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES

The main floor of BRIC House has an accessible entrance on Rockwell Place, in addition to an accessible, all-gender bathroom. The BRIC Media Center, located on the 2nd floor, is accessible via elevator. The Gallery level is accessible via a wheelchair lift. Portable FM assistive listening devices are available for programs on the Stoop and in the Ballroom upon request. To make specific access requests for an in-person or virtual program, please contact [email protected] at least two weeks prior to the event of interest.