Midsummer MusicFest marks the 150th anniversary of 92NY, and incorporates the final Jazz in July series curated by artistic director Bill Charlap.
In another new development, this year’s five-concert lineup will be the last under the artistic direction of pianist and bandleader Bill Charlap.
Amy Lam, who joined 92NY as vice president of Tisch Music in November 2021 after spending more than 20 years as artistic director of Boston’s popular Celebrity Series, says the expanded summer offering is part of an even bigger multiyear celebration marking. The idea for Midsummer MusicFest, she says, is to look back at the institution’s storied history, while also surveying what’s happening now and anticipating what’s to come.
“All this talk about genres and boxes is so outdated – artists never think that way,” Lam said, citing past appearances by iconic artists like Martha Graham, Alvin Ailey and Duke Ellington. “A lot of those kinds of collaborations happen very organically and naturally, and it doesn't get talked about enough.”
“It just so happened that my way had many things in common with this great mentor of mine,” Charlap said. “At the same time, the people who are my coterie of peers are different.” Hyman tapped colleagues like guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli and saxophonist Frank Wess, but also up-and-coming artists of subsequent generations, like saxophonist Chris Potter and pianist Renee Rosnes .
"There are way too many to mention," he said. "And as you said it, about 10 came into my mind, and I said, oh, don't forget that... don't forget that... don't forget that."
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