Join us for part two of our conversation about the history of jazz in our neighborhoods, using our new, first-of-its-kind map resource, the Village Preservation Jazz Map of Greenwich Village, the East Village, and NoHo.

For decades, Greenwich Village, the East Village, and NoHo have been epicenters of the jazz world, home to intimate clubs, daring experimentation, and trailblazing collaborations. Our new Jazz Map traces this remarkable history through our streets, featuring the homes of legendary musicians and the sites of groundbreaking performances and recording sessions. 

For this conversation, we will use the map to help us illustrate the evolution of jazz from the late 1950s through the 1980s. Come hear how the music changed and see how the local jazz scene changed along with it, from dive-bar post bop to artist-loft avant-garde. This event will deepen your appreciation for the extraordinary legacy of jazz in our community. 

We will be joined by:
Keller Coker, Dean of the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. Keller is jazz trombonist, composer, and arranger who has developed and taught a wide range of courses, including ones on jazz composition, music history, ethnomusicology, popular music in America, and more. 

Hank O’Neal, music producer, photographer, and founder of Chiaroscuro Records/Downtown Sounds, a label and recording studio devoted to jazz during the 1970s. Hank has produced over 200 jazz records and over 100 music festivals, has published extensive writings on the music, and has photographed most major jazz musicians from the second half of the 20th century. He serves on the board of multiple jazz organizations and currently presides over the Jazz Gallery. 

Juan Rivero, Special Projects Director at Village Preservation, oversaw the creation of our Jazz Map.