NYC Winter Jazzfest- Manhattan Marathon

12:15 PM: James Brandon Lewis Trio

NYC Winter Jazzfest is a dynamic catalyst for the future of jazz, showcasing a wide spectrum of innovative artists while championing the music’s role as a force for cultural and social change. Now over two decades strong, the festival is a vital platform for emerging talent, offering artists meaningful exposure through alignment with the APAP conference and access to a global network of industry professionals who attend every year.

With a deep commitment to expanding jazz’s audience, Winter Jazzfest creates an inclusive atmosphere welcoming younger listeners and those from diverse musical backgrounds, reflecting the genre’s ever-evolving identity. Honoring the tradition of jazz as protest music and music reflecting the greater social context of society, the festival seeks to amplify artists who address messages of social justice, wellness, and community building in their music—demonstrating how music can build community, healing, and societal progress on and off the stage.