Arts & Entertainment

Edison To Host Jazz Festival On Friday, Headlined By Winard Harper

The event will be held at Yelencsics Park, located at 2963 Woodbridge Avenue.

EDISON, NJ – Get ready to enjoy an evening of live music and community celebration on Friday.

The township will be hosting the Edison Township Jazz Festival on Friday, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Yelencsics Park, located at 2963 Woodbridge Avenue.

This year’s jazz festival will be headlined by the acclaimed Winard Harper. Joining him as a special guest is the talented Joy Brown. Adding to the excitement, the Edison High School Alumni Jazz Band will also perform, showcasing the incredible homegrown talent that continues to make Edison proud.

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The event is being presented by Mayor Sam Joshi, the Edison Recreation Department, and the Edison Cultural Arts Commission.

“We’re thrilled to bring together musicians and local talent for an evening of jazz,” Joshi said. “Events like this are what make Edison such a vibrant and connected community.”

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The event is free and open to the public. For more information or ADA inquiries, contact the Edison Recreation Department at Recreation@EdisonNJ.Gov or at (732) 248-7310.

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