"This 2025 has been quite a year. Our lives and very existences have been challenged by the government. But as my aunt said, "Life is tough, but we are tougher." We will dance into 2026 more focused, stronger, ready to strategize and mobilize, and here is a listing of New Year's Eve jazz happenings to help us celebrate. Credit: Pexels photo by The OurWhisky Foundation"
"Bill's Place (148 West 133rd Street), the only authentic historical speakeasy in Harlem, will celebrate the new year with the swinging Harlem All-Stars and a surprise vocalist, with party favors and New Years Eve cuisine. The celebration kicks off at 10pm; tickets are $100/person. For reservations call 212-281-0777 or visit billsplaceharlem.com. Brooklyn's Emmanuel Baptist Church will present a special early New Year's Eve performance featuring saxophonist Patience Higgins with vocalist Patsy Grant. The event begins at 5 p.m. and is free to the public."
Several Harlem and Brooklyn venues host New Year's Eve jazz celebrations with varied formats, times, and pricing. Bill's Place in Harlem presents the Harlem All-Stars and a surprise vocalist at 10 p.m., with party favors and New Years Eve cuisine for $100. Emmanuel Baptist Church offers a free early performance at 5 p.m. featuring Patience Higgins and Patsy Grant. Sistas' Place in Brooklyn features Winard Harper & Friends at 10:30 p.m. with a champagne toast and dinner for $100. BrownstoneJAZZ and The Jazz Forum in Tarrytown present additional live-band and vocal performances with party favors and champagne toasts.
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