The Alliance for Downtown New York free summer concert series continues in entertaining Lower Manhattan’s lunchtime crowds on Wednesday at 12 PM. Locations are 140 Broadway and the Oculus World Trade Center’s North Plaza. The series expands on the Alliance’s Art Is All Around campaign, which features public art and performances that can be enjoyed throughout the neighborhood.
The July schedule is:
Svetlana & the New York Collective — July 3 @ WTC’s North Oculus Plaza
Svetlana is a NYC-based vocalist, composer and band leader. Svetlana’s band’s interactive performance blends swing, straight-ahead jazz, tap dancing and audience participation, forging deep connections with audiences with strong vocals, charismatic performance style, exciting improvisations, movement and engaging storytelling.
Alphonso Horne and His Gotham Kings— July 10 @ 140 Broadway
Grammy-nominated trumpeter Alphonso Horne has put together an all-star band that weaves the sound and tap dancing of New Orleans, funk, jazz and hip-hop to bring a celebratory spirit that uplifts every room they play.
Christopher McBride & the Whole Proof — July 17 @ WTC’s North Oculus Plaza
Christopher McBride & the Whole Proof is a jazz experience that explores the African American landscape. Multiple genres are infused throughout the music and movement: Influences from the African diaspora, R&B, hip-hop, gospel, Latin and soul while having a strong rooting in straight-ahead swing to create a feelgood concoction that keeps people dancing in (and sometimes out of) their seats.
The mission of the Alliance for Downtown New York is to provide service, advocacy, research and information to advance Lower Manhattan as a global model of a 21st century Central Business District for businesses, residents and visitors. The Downtown Alliance manages the Downtown-Lower Manhattan Business Improvement District (BID), serving an area roughly from City Hall to the Battery, from the East River to West Street. For more information visit downtownny.com
