Catherine Russell live in New York

Experience Catherine Russell live on August 29th

Catherine Russell will perform a concert on August 29, 2026, at Marcus Garvey Memorial Park in New York City. Russell is a highly regarded jazz and blues vocalist and pianist, known for her interpretations of classic American songbook material and original compositions rooted in the traditions of Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, and Dinah Washington. Her style blends sophisticated harmonies with a warm, intimate vocal delivery, often accompanied by arrangements featuring guitar, bass, and subtle percussion. She frequently draws from jazz, blues, and French chanson influences.

Marcus Garvey Memorial Park, located in Harlem at 124th Street and Fifth Avenue, holds significant historical importance. Originally named Colonial Park when created in 1919, it was renamed in 1977 to honor Marcus Garvey, a Jamaican political activist and proponent of the Pan-Africanism movement. Garvey founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) which established a significant presence in Harlem during the 1920s advocating for Black self-determination and economic independence. The park itself served as a gathering place for UNIA rallies and events during that era.