Get Your Jazz On Tonight in Kalamazoo

Take, for example, Thursdays In the Park, which started last year and is back again in Bronson Park downtown Kalamazoo. It's all that jazz — and tonight it's one of the best.

Master drummer Herlin Riley brings his unique New Orleans sound to Thursdays in the Park.

A regularly featured musician at Jazz at the Lincoln Center, he has performed alongside some of the biggest names in jazz. He was a member of Ahmad Jamal’s group for a number of years before joining Wynton Marsalis’ touring and recording group, and has recorded with such artists as George Benson, Marcus Roberts, Dr. John, Harry Connick, Jr., and Benny Wallace. This evening of jazz is guaranteed to leave Bronson Park pulsing with soul and celebration.

Thursdays in the Park – Mix & Mingle is a collaboration with the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo, Fontana and the City of Kalamazoo. We bring you three of the best jazz groups around to the Rotary Stage at Bronson Park for a lively, interactive jazz experience! Jazz enthusiasts and new audiences alike will love this evening of FREE music!

The concert begins at 6 p.m., and the rain location is First United Methodist Church, just across from Bronson Park (unless otherwise noted). Notice will be posted on kalamazooarts.org and Facebook if the concert is moved indoors due to inclement weather.