Winter Jazzfest 2023

Since its founding in 2005, NYC Winter Jazzfest (NYCWJF) has cemented a reputation as a hotbed of cultural discovery, supporting the rich growth and continued vitality of the jazz community. In their 19th year, they are presenting a festival slightly smaller in scope, in part of necessity given an arts and culture scene still in recovery, with numerous venues shuttered and others struggling. However, after a delayed and heavily modified festival in 2022, they are back on schedule in January 2023, proud as ever to support a host of today’s most fearless and creative musicians as we push boundaries and imagine new possibilities for our music scene and our world.

We are excited to showcase seven nights of extraordinary programming, including our weekend multi-venue, multi-artist marathons — first in Manhattan, then Brooklyn. The NYCWJF marathon has become recognized as one of New York’s most essential nightlife offerings, giving audiences full access to all participating venues and dozens of groups performing from early evening deep into the wee hours.

2023 Marathon Venues:
Manhattan, January 13: (Le) Poisson Rouge, City Winery, City Winery Loft, Zinc Bar, The Bitter End, Nublu, The Jazz Gallery

Brooklyn, January 14: Brooklyn Opera House, Brooklyn Bowl, Superior Ingredients, Baby’s All Right, National Sawdust, Loove Labs, Club Curious

Opening Night January 12th
Premiere — Terri Lyne Carrington’s New Standards Live – at City Winery

Curated by Terri Lyne Carrington, rotating ensembles featuring Michele Rosewoman, Michael Mayo, Linda May Han Oh, Kris Davis, Tia Fuller, Caroline Davis, Helen Sung, Mary Halvorson, Julius Rodriguez, Angelica Sanchez, Tcheser Holmes, Rashaan Carter, Devon Gates, Veronica Leahy, Sara Serpa, and others plus a set but the Next Jazz Legacy artists supported by New Music USA. And hosted by Melanie Charles.