Universal Temple of the Arts Staten Island Jazz Festival 32

Experience Staten Island's longest-running jazz festival hosted by Sheila Anderson, author and on-air personality, WBGO, 88.3 FM on October 19, 2019. Staten Island JAZZ Festival 32 tickets are on sale

Experience Staten Island’s longest-running jazz festival hosted by Sheila Anderson, author and on-air personality, WBGO, 88.3 FM on October, 19 2019. Universal Temple of the Arts (UTA) will celebrate its legacy of promoting, preserving and presenting jazz in a new location — the famed, historic St. George Theatre in the landmark neighborhood of St. George, 2 blocks from the Staten Island Ferry, with on-site parking.

For over three decades, UTA has presented the Staten Island JAZZ Festival to critical acclaim and loyal audiences. Regardless of the borough, city, state or country enthusiasts and lovers of jazz come from, a unique and memorable experience, which UTA consistently produces, awaits every ticket holder. In fact, 90% of survey responses from attendees confirm that the festival offers affordable entertainment options, and they look forward to the event every October.

The festival has evolved into a repository of jazz history featuring award-winning artists every year.

This year’s lineup includes:

Reggie Workman presents New Stars on This Horizon

Winard Harper & Jeli Posse

Leopoldo Fleming Afro-Caribbean Jazz Ensemble

Danny Mixon Quartet with Antoinette Montague

Jeannine Otis, Karlus Trapp

Sylvester Scott

Ray Scro

WaFoo

and more!

Now 52 years old, the organization has established relationships with musicians, dancers, educators, visual artists, elected officials, community and faith-based organizations, and tourism outlets contributing to the extraordinary world of jazz with highly respected dynamic cultural arts and education programs that benefit youth and families in Staten Island. All proceeds from the Festival support FREE year-round arts and educational programs.

“As we enter into our third decade as Staten Island’s oldest continuously-ru