Day-Long Jazz Fest Returns To Tilles Center

GREENVALE, NY — The Tilles Center is bringing a day of world-class jazz this weekend in Nassau County. The second annual Jazz Fest features daytime performances across two scenic outdoor stages — the Great Lawn and University Arches. An intimate indoor afternoon performance will take place at the historic Winnick House. It concludes with a New Orleans-style "Second Line Procession."

The day-long event wraps up with 10-time Grammy Award winning trumpeter Arturo Sandoval, as well as the jazz stylings of John Pizzarelli Big Band.

Other highlights include:

• New Jazz Underground – Explosive young trio from Juilliard and NYC jazz scene
• Vanisha Gould – Lyrical and bold voice in modern jazz
• Gotham Kings – Joyful brass band led by Wynton Marsalis protégé Alphonso Horne
• LIU Post Jazz Ensemble – Faculty and student band performing Afro-Cuban jazz

Saturday's shows at the four outdoor stages run from 1-5:30 p.m. Sandoval takes the Tilles Center stage at 7:30 p.m.

Through the day, children will can interact with percussive jazz instruments and performers at an “Instrument Petting Zoo” and participate in musical arts and crafts.

Tickets are available for Jazz Fest at Ticketmaster.