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The National Jazz Museum in Harlem has over the course of several years evolved into a major cultural presence in New York City. We hope you will join us for our free weekly programs in Harlem, which include our course JAZZ FOR CURIOUS LISTENERS, our interview series HARLEM SPEAKS, and/or to visit our Visitors Center. See you soon!

Visitors to the Jazz Museum Offices & Visitors Center

Students from Chestermere High School Concert Band in Calgary, Alberta being treated to a live performance. Students from Chestermere High School Concert Band in Calgary, Alberta being treated to a live performance.
Yasushi Nakamura giving a bass lesson. Yasushi Nakamura giving a bass lesson.
Artistic Director Loren Schoenberg giving a dance lesson for students from 'Behind the Book.' Artistic Director Loren Schoenberg giving a dance lesson for students from "Behind the Book."
Learning about the 'Great Day in Harlem' photograph. Learning about the "Great Day in Harlem" photograph.
Volunteer LaJuana Green with visitors from the A. Phillip Randolph Senior Center. Volunteer LaJuana Green with visitors from the A. Phillip Randolph Senior Center.
A group visit from the A. Phillip Randolph Senior Center. A group visit from the A. Phillip Randolph Senior Center.
David and Oscar David and Oscar
From Switzerland From Switzerland
Jeff and friend from NYC Jeff and friend from NYC
From Mexico From Mexico
Checking out the overtone series Checking out the overtone series
More performance photos of children from 'Behind the Book' More performance photos of children from "Behind the Book"
Students from 'Behind the Book' Students from "Behind the Book"
Students from 'Behind the Book' Students from "Behind the Book"
From Peru From Peru
From Japan From Japan
Ray Carman escorting JMIH visitors Ray Carman escorting JMIH visitors
A group of lively visitors A group of lively visitors
A tour of senior citizens A tour of senior citizens
Bill (trumpeter), from New York Bill (trumpeter), from New York
Visitors from New York and Pittsburgh Visitors from New York and Pittsburgh
Recording a 'Harlem Speaks' session at the JMIH Visitors Center Recording a "Harlem Speaks" session at the JMIH Visitors Center
Terry (pianist), from the UK Terry (pianist), from the UK
John from Arizona John from Arizona
Visitors from Japan Visitors from Japan
'Rockers from Europe, searching for our roots!' "Rockers from Europe, searching for our roots!"
Ray Carmen explaining the Great Day in Harlem Photo to visitors Ray Carmen explaining the Great Day in Harlem Photo to visitors
Ray Carmen teaching children from Harlem Success Academy Ray Carmen teaching children from Harlem Success Academy
Ray Carmen trying to get a class of first graders to sing Ray Carmen trying to get a class of first graders to sing
Joel from Brooklyn, NY. Joel from Brooklyn, NY
Jose from Sao Paulo, Brazil Jose from Sao Paulo, Brazil
Stefan from Spain Stefan from Spain
From Senegal From Senegal
Family from Germany Family from Germany
Young man from Germany, lounging Young man from Germany, lounging
High School band students from Edmonton, Alberta High School band students from Edmonton, Alberta
Josephine from Los Angeles, CA Josephine from Los Angeles, CA
Macro from Italy Marco from Italy
John and Lane from St. Paul, MN John and Lane from St. Paul, MN
Women from Smart University Women from Smart University
Len (middle), Rainer (left) and Dietrich right glasses, from Germany. They are putting together a documentary about the Blue Note record label. Len (middle), Rainer (left) and Dietrich right glasses, from Germany. They are putting together a documentary about the Blue Note record label.
Daniel Mompo, France. Daniel Mompo, France.
Volunteer Emily, performing with Loren Schoenberg and his trio for a tour from Canaan Senior Center. Volunteer Emily, performing with Loren Schoenberg and his trio for a tour from Canaan Senior Center.
Hungarian volunteer Laura, with the Cafassos. Hungarian volunteer Laura, with the Cafassos.
Emily Schattman, one of our volunteers. Emily Schattman, one of our volunteers.
Visitors who are part of a tour from Canaan Senior Center. Visitors who are part of a tour from Canaan Senior Center.
Visitors who are part of a tour from Canaan Senior Center. Visitors who are part of a tour from Canaan Senior Center.
Students visitors from the Hostos Community College CLIP program. Students visitors from the Hostos Community College CLIP program.
Loren Schoenberg lecturing for members of the Abyssinian Senior Center. Loren Schoenberg lecturing for members of the Abyssinian Senior Center.
Members of the Abyssinian Senior Center enjoying the piano playing of Loren Schoenberg. Members of the Abyssinian Senior Center enjoying the piano playing of Loren Schoenberg.
Loren Schoenberg performing for a tour fro the Abyssinian Senior Center. Loren Schoenberg performing for a tour fro the Abyssinian Senior Center.
Monty. Monty.
Visitors from Italy. Visitors from Italy.
Visitors from Texas. Visitors from Texas.
Vistors from Argentina. Vistors from Argentina.
Bruno from Brazil. Bruno from Brazil.
William and Matt from North Carolina. William and Matt from North Carolina.
Volunteer Susan Dennison with David from NYC. Volunteer Susan Dennison with David from NYC.
Romina and Luigi from Italy. Romina and Luigi from Italy.
Trumpeter Marie-Anne and friend from Belgium. Trumpeter Marie-Anne and friend from Belgium.
Visitor from the neighborhood. Visitor from the neighborhood.
Dr. Lewis Porter (piano), Brad Jones (bass) and Dion Parson (drums) performing for high school jazz band from Chicago Dr. Lewis Porter (piano), Brad Jones (bass) and Dion Parson (drums) performing for high school jazz band from Chicago
A tour group from France. A tour group from France.
Randy and Janet from North Carolina. Randy and Janet from North Carolina.
Freider and Nicole from Berlin. Freider and Nicole from Berlin.
Nefertari from the Bronx. Nefertari from the Bronx.
Cecelia Danithe and parents from Guadalupe. Cecelia Danithe and parents from Guadalupe.
Anthony, one of our amazing volunteers. Anthony, one of our amazing volunteers.
JMIH is a great spot for children. JMIH is a great spot for children.
A group visiting us from Sweden. A group visiting us from Sweden.
Volunteer Azalee Evans assisting guests. Volunteer Azalee Evans assisting guests.
Visitors viewing an Ella Fitzgerald performance in our library. Visitors viewing an Ella Fitzgerald performance in our library.
Artistic Director Loren Schoenberg leading a guided tour with visitors from the Abyssinian Senior Center. Artistic Director Loren Schoenberg leading a guided tour with visitors from the Abyssinian Senior Center.
A group of visitors from France with Azalee Evans (left) and Artistic Director Loren Schoenberg (right) at the JMIH Visitors Center. A group of visitors from France with Azalee Evans (left) and Artistic Director Loren Schoenberg (right) at the JMIH Visitors Center.
A group of students visiting from Germany. A group of students visiting from Germany.
Mitch, from Austin, TX. Mitch, from Austin, TX.
Kyle stopped by to play some chess while he was in the neighborhood. Kyle stopped by to play some chess while he was in the neighborhood.
Intern Allie Glassman, Volunteer Susan Dennison and Daniele from Milan, Italy. Intern Allie Glassman, Volunteer Susan Dennison and Daniele from Milan, Italy.
Associate Artistic Director Christian McBride (left) with Chairman of The Board of Directors Jonathan Scheuer (middle) and Artistic Director Loren Schoenberg at our newly opened Visitors Center. Associate Artistic Director Christian McBride (left) with Chairman of The Board of Directors Jonathan Scheuer (middle) and Artistic Director Loren Schoenberg at our newly opened Visitors Center.
Loren Schoenberg and trio perform for a tour from the Newark Museum. Loren Schoenberg and trio perform for a tour from the Newark Museum.
The grandson of legendary Harlem percussionist, Ralph McDonald (left), stopped by our office to share a rare collection of window posters for performances of jazz legends, such as Thelonious Monk and Art Blakey. The grandson of legendary Harlem percussionist, Ralph McDonald (left), stopped by our office to share a rare collection of window posters for performances of jazz legends, such as Thelonious Monk and Art Blakey.
Volunteer Judy Dill, working the Visitors Center. Volunteer Judy Dill, working the Visitors Center.
Volunteer Laura Angyal and Tarvor Melville, playing some music Dick Katz' piano. Volunteer Laura Angyal and Tarvor Melville, playing some music Dick Katz' piano.
Ms. Bertille Augé from France. Ms. Bertille Augé from France.
Two young visitors from France and Baltimore reading a book from the library. Two young visitors from France and Baltimore reading a book from the library.
Tanya, who came to us all the way from California. Tanya, who came to us all the way from California.
A young couple in front of our Ed Berger exhibit. A young couple in front of our Ed Berger exhibit.
Matt and Jenn enjoying some photographs from our library. Matt and Jenn enjoying some photographs from our library.
Volunteer Betty Johnson and France. Volunteer Betty Johnson and France.
Matt and Jen, the winners for our first Facebook competition, celebrating with with Program Associate Meera Dugal and volunteer Betty Johnson. Matt and Jen, the winners for our first Facebook competition, celebrating with with Program Associate Meera Dugal and volunteer Betty Johnson.
Gen, visiting us all the way from Australia Gen, visiting us all the way from Australia.
Designer Joan Lapp putting the final touch on our new Visitors Center. Designer Joan Lapp putting the final touch on our new Visitors Center.
The first visitors of the day, exploring one of our many photographic exhibits. The first visitors of the day, exploring one of our many photographic exhibits.
Board member Jonathan Scheuer, Volunteer Betty Johnson and Program Associate Meera Dugal. Board member Jonathan Scheuer, Volunteer Betty Johnson and Program Associate Meera Dugal.
A visitor from France enjoying our new library. A visitor from France enjoying our new library.
Volunteer Marlene Carman discussing an exhibit with another volunteer all the way from France. Volunteer Marlene Carman discussing an exhibit with another volunteer all the way from France.
Volunteer and President of the Duke Ellington Society Ray Carman having a chat with trumpeter Dominick Farinacci. Volunteer and President of the Duke Ellington Society Ray Carman having a chat with trumpeter Dominick Farinacci.
Seung ju, who is visiting us from South Korea. Seung ju, who is visiting us from South Korea.
Another wonderful gentlemen, Boris Enqvist, visiting us all the way from Sweden. Another wonderful gentlemen, Boris Enqvist, visiting us all the way from Sweden.
Volunteer Betty Johnson with R. Topolnisky from Edmonton, Canada. Volunteer Betty Johnson with R. Topolnisky from Edmonton, Canada.
One of the first to come through our new Visitor Center. One of the first to come through our new Visitor Center.
Volunteer Fredericka Woodford and VC Designer Joan Lapp. Volunteer Fredericka Woodford and VC Designer Joan Lapp.
A couple visiting us from Lyon, France. A couple visiting us from Lyon, France.
Neelrup from CUNY Neelrup from CUNY
Ray Carman & Visitors From New York Ray Carman &
Visitors From New York
Steve Yun. Australia. Steve Yun
Australia.
Visitors from New Zealand Visitors from
New Zealand
Dan Bireau. Astoria, NY Dan Bireau
Astoria, NY
Eugen & Kerry Hahn Eugen & Kerry Hahn
Gull Ben David & Ohab Ben David. Israel Gull Ben David & Ohab Ben David
Israel
Jazz For Curious Listeners with Larry Blumenfeld & Henry Butler Jazz For Curious Listeners with
Larry Blumenfeld & Henry Butler
Jazz For Curious Listeners with Scott Wenzel Jazz For Curious Listeners
with Scott Wenzel
Memo Renteria & Andy Bridge. San Jose, CA Memo Renteria & Andy Bridge
San Jose, CA
Umberto Bonani - Verona, Italy Umberto Bonani
Verona, Italy
Visitors from Amsterdam Visitors from
Amsterdam
Visitors from London, England Visitors from
London, England
Visitors from Paris, France Visitors from
Paris, France
Visitors from The Netherlands Visitors from
The Netherlands
Visitors from the United Kingdom Visitors from the
United Kingdom
Albert & Aidan Connolly - Brooklyn, NY Albert & Aidan Connolly
Brooklyn, NY
Fiorella - Sao Paulo, Brazil Fiorella
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Guchan - Istanbul, Turkey Guchan
Istanbul, Turkey
John Roberts & Nancy Osleebey - Niagra, WI John Roberts & Nancy Osleebey
Niagra, WI
Jon Thomas - Oakland, CA Jon Thomas
Oakland, CA
Jonathan & Emily Roberts - Bronx, NY Jonathan & Emily Roberts
Bronx, NY
Pierre Choffe - Paris, France Pierre Choffe
Paris, France

 

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