The Brownstone Brass Quintet opens Riverside Park Conservancy's fall Overlook Concerts with classic brass quintet repertoire, original arrangements and new music. The 116th Street Overlook sits above the Hudson with autumn trees all around, near Columbia. If you want a relaxed Sunday afternoon of live music outdoors, bring a coffee and stay a while.
What to expect
Enter Riverside Park at 116th Street and walk to the overlook, where the quintet sets up for a 90-minute afternoon set. Expect a mix of neighbors, students and families on benches and the lawn. Later in the series, a Manhattan School of Music jazz ensemble and the French Cookin' Blues band take the overlook.
Good to know
- The 1 train to 116th St–Columbia University is a few blocks away.
- Seating is informal; bring a blanket or grab a bench.
- Later Sundays in the series feature a Manhattan School of Music jazz ensemble and French Cookin' Blues.
- Combine it with a stroll along the Hudson River Greenway below.
- Good for families and casual listeners.
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Common questions
Is the Overlook Concert free?
Yes. NYC Parks lists the Charlotte Mayerson Overlook Concerts as free.
Who is playing?
The Brownstone Brass Quintet, opening the fall series.