Sounds at St. Nick, hosted and curated by renowned jazz vocalist Tyreek McDole, a free event takes place in St Nicholas Park, St Nicholas Avenue at the 135th Street Plaza and James Baldwin Lawn. The event is organized by Friends of St. Nicholas Park and Harlem One Stop with support from the West Harlem Development Corporation, and the NYC Parks and Recreation.

Sounds of Sr. Nick seeks to highlight emerging musicians of today who are building on the legacy of yesterday as they carry the sounds and spirit of the Harlem Renaissance forward.

Hang out with us, savor the sounds while you relax or picnic on the James Baldwin lawn with friends and family. No better way to spend a Sunday afternoon!

Concert begins at 2:00 pm and are free and open to the public.

June 1, 2025 - Stacy Dillard, “A young saxophonist of serious promise" (Ben Ratliff, The New York Times), Stacy has caught the attention of many with his large and rich tone, developed ideas, accurate technique, work ethic, and patience, leading to a number of working opportunities. Dillard has played with Winard Harper, Cindy Blackmon, Lenny White, Norman Simmons, Frank Lacy, Wycliffe Gordon, Eric Reed, Roy Hargrove, Stephon Harris, Ernestine Anderson, Terrell Stafford, Herlin Riley, John Hicks, Frank Wess, Mulgrew Miller, Clark Terry, Victor Lewis, Steve Wilson, Johnny O'neal, Antonio Hart, Russell Malone, Lewis Nash, Mark Whitfield, the Mingus Big Band, and a host of others in different genres of music, including Shirley Ceasar, Alex Bugnon, Stephanie Mills, Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth, and more.

June 8, 2025 - TBD

June 12, 2025 - Hrlum, whose real name is Harlem Farr, is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist known for her unique sound that blends jazz, samba, neo-soul, and electronic/ambient influences.

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The series is made possible with the generous support of the West Harlem Development Corporation.