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Brother Robert Taylor Transitions

Robert “RT” Taylor Transitions Wake and funeral on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, 4 – 6 pm. Service at 6 pm at Gilmore’s Funeral Home, 191-02 Linden Boulevard, St. Albans, NY 11412. Call Sistas’ Place for more information at (718) 398-1766. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to his children’s college fund.

Chico Freeman Equinox

Sat., September 23, 2017 Two sets 9 & 10:30 PM $20 with advance reservation – call (718) 398-1766; $25 at door. Sistas’ Place, 456 Nostrand Avenue, at the corner of Jefferson Avenue, where Jazz: A Music of the Spirit Lives and Culture is our Weapon, begins its 22nd season with the music of Resistance, Resilience, and […]

Iman Essiet Solo Art Show

Iman Essiet Solo Art Show Tuesday, August 22, 2017 Sistas’ Place 456 Nostrand Avenue Brooklyn, NY Inspired by life’s experiences, Iman Essiet is using her gift of art and passion for activism to bring Black people across the nation closer together. Join us in celebrating this new visionary artist. Read more about Iman Essiet. Learn […]

Jazz in the Triangle with Ahmed Abdullah’s Diaspora

Jazz in the Triangle Eastern Parkway between Washington and Classon Avenues, Brooklyn (directions) Thursday, August 17, 2017 Ahmed Abdullah’s Diaspora featuring saxophonists Don Chapman and Andrew Lamb, pianist Donald Smith, bassist Radu Ben Judah, drummer Reggie Nicholson and vocalist/poet Monique Ngozi Nri with the leader, Ahmed Abdullah on trumpet and vocals in a special tribute to Marcus […]

Frederick Douglas Speech: What to the American Slave is Your Fourth of July

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Rene McLean

Sat., July 15, 2017, Two sets 9 & 10:30 pm, $20 with advance reservation – call (718) 398-1766; $25 at door. Get flyer

Once Loved! Clothing & Shoes Bazaar

Once Loved! Clothing & Shoes Bazaar Sat., July 1, 2017, 1 – 5 pm, Sistas’ Place, 456 Nostrand Ave. (@ Jefferson Ave.), Brooklyn, NY (see map/directions) For info call: (718) 398-1766

Ahmed Abdullah’s Diaspora (Special Edition)

Sat., June 24, 2017, Two sets 9 & 10:30 pm, $20 with advance reservation – call (718) 398-1766; $25 at door. Sistas’ Place, 456 Nostrand Avenue, at the corner of Jefferson Avenue, where Jazz: A Music of the Spirit Lives and Culture is our Weapon, presents the second concert in our summer series of Special Concerts […]

Winard Harper & Jeli Posse featuring Antonio Hart on Sax

Sat., June 10, 2017 Two sets 9 & 10:30 PM $20 with advance reservation – call (718) 398-1766; $25 at door. Sistas’ Place, 456 Nostrand Avenue, at the corner of Jefferson Avenue, where Jazz: A Music of the Spirit Lives and Culture is our Weapon, continues its 21st season with the music of Resistance, Resilience, and […]

Central Brooklyn Jazz All Stars & Person 2 Person at Brooklyn Bridge Park

August 15, 2017 6 – 9PM Jazzmobile Summerfest 2017 Featuring Person 2 Person: the Eric Person Band with special guest NEA Jazz Master Houston Person; Opening act: Central Brooklyn Jazz All Stars: Jeff King- sax, Frank Lacy- trombone, Riley Mullins- trumpet, Yoichi Uzeki- piano, Eric Wheeler- bass, George Gray- drums. Brooklyn Bridge Park-Pier One, 334 […]