Before Lincoln Center rose, this corner of the Upper West Side was San Juan Hill, a dense Black and Puerto Rican neighborhood where stride piano, jazz and Caribbean music thrived, and which was demolished for urban renewal. Mathis Picard's program traces that musical heritage on the very ground it came from. If you like your concerts with a slice of New York history, this choose-what-you-pay night is a thoughtful pick.
What to expect
An intimate street-level studio with glass walls facing Broadway, set up for a small audience close to the piano. Expect original music and reinterpretations drawing on the neighborhood's jazz and Caribbean traditions. Passersby on Broadway can see in through the glass, which gives the room a neighborhood feel.
Good to know
- The Sidewalk Studio is at street level at David Geffen Hall on Broadway at 65th Street.
- Tickets are choose-what-you-pay.
- Suitable for all ages.
- The room is small, so reserving ahead is wise.
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Common questions
What was San Juan Hill?
A largely Black and Puerto Rican Manhattan neighborhood demolished in the 1950s and 60s, partly to build Lincoln Center.
How much are tickets?
Choose what you pay.
Who performs?
Pianist and composer Mathis Picard.
