WOW Summer Festival at Ibeam - July 16-17-18

Join us for the WOW Summer Festival 2026, presented by Connection Works, a prominent leader in artist-run organizations! This vibrant festival will take place at Ibeam Brooklyn and features an exciting lineup of innovative musicians from the New York jazz and improvised music scene. 🌟

🎶 Festival Highlights:

Thursday, July 16

• 7:30 PM - The 49ers: Anders Nilsson & Ty Citerman
• 8:30 PM - Rosenbloom-Fonda-Garcia: Mara Rosenbloom (piano), Joe Fonda (bass), Rob Garcia (drums)
• 9:30 PM - Aurora Nealand: Aurora Nealand (voice, saxophone, accordion)

Friday, July 17

• 7:30 PM - Yvonne Rogers Solo: Yvonne Rogers (piano)
• 8:30 PM - Swift & Price: Mazz Swift (violin, voice) & Emily Hope Price (cello, voice)
• 9:30 PM - Michel Gentile Quartet: Michel Gentile (flute), Gary Versace (piano), Jay Anderson (bass), Rob Garcia (drums)

Saturday, July 18

• 7:30 PM - Caroline Davis / Grey McMurray / Qasim Naqvi: Caroline Davis (saxophone), Grey McMurray (guitar), Qasim Naqvi (drums)
• 8:30 PM - Hemphill and More: Marty Ehrlich (woodwinds), Tim Berne (saxophone), Matt Pavolka (bass)
• 9:30 PM - Charmgiver: The Music of Joseph Jarman: Kavita Shah (voice), Michel Gentile (flute), Leo Genovese (piano), Hilliard Greene (bass), Rob Garcia (drums)

🔗 Ticket Information:

• 🎟️ $30 admission per day
• 🎟️ $80 for the entire festival (three-day pass)
  • (Cash or PayPal at the door)
  • Advance sales for three-day pass only. Pay $80 via PayPal with the note "WOW Summer Fest".

🌟 About Us:

Connection Works is a non-profit organization that engages the Brooklyn community with world-class jazz performances and educational events, promoting creativity and supporting incredible artists in our borough.

🎉 Join us at:

Ibeam Brooklyn
168 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215
www.ibeambrooklyn.com
www.connectionworks.org

🎤 Sponsored by:

• Greater New York Arts Development Fund
• New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
• New York State Council on the Arts
• Brooklyn Arts Council

Don't miss the chance to experience this exceptional celebration of jazz and improvisation! 🎷✨