Albany NY Riverfront Jazz Festival
Free Outdoor Jazz Concert in Hudson River Park in Upstate New York
Sep 2, 2008
In early September, the Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival is held along the banks of the Hudson River in downtown Albany. This free public concert is at the Riverfront Park Ampitheater in the Corning Preserve. (In case of rain, the performance is held just a few blocks away at the Palace Theater on the corner of Clinton Ave. and N. Pearl St.)
Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival Line-Up
The 2009 festival will be held on Saturday, September 12 from 12:30 - 7:30PM.
- Lee Shaw Trio – 12:30-1:15PM
- Dan Loomis Quartet – 1:45-2:45PM
- The Dirty Dozen Brass Band – 3:15-4:15PM
- Lizz Wright – 4:45-5:45PM
- Joe Lovano Us Five – 6:15-7:30PM
Where to Stay Near Jazz Festival in Albany NY
Several hotels are within walking distance of Albany Riverfront Park.
- Crowne Plaza Hotel - Albany City Center on the corner of State and Lodge Streets is a 386 room hotel with a restaurant and pub, indoor parking garage, fitness center, and indoor pool.
- Holiday Inn Express at 300 Broadway offers a fitness center, spa, and indoor swimming pool.
- Hampton Inn & Suites, located at 25 Chapel Street has a fitness room, and a locally owned restaurant, Yono's, featuring continental and Indonesian cuisine.
- 74 State, an upscale Clarion Collection Hotel at 74 State Street, has 74 rooms, a restaurant, bar and fitness center.
Where to Eat in Dowtown Albany New York
Many fine restaurants including these three are within walking distance of the hotels and Albany Riverfront Park located in the downtown financial district:
- Jack's Oyster Bar at 42 State Street is an historic bar that opened in 1913 and is still run by the same family. It has long been a favorite of many Albany politicos. The upscale, clubby dining room has impeccable service and a comprehensive menu. For something less formal, have a drink in their adjoining bar with an appetizer of Jack's Famous Oysters, or a bowl of their signature Manhattan Clam Chowder.
- Angelo's 677 Prime at 677 Broadway is a spacious restaurant specializing in steak, chops and seafood with a large curving bar (a good place to people watch), and an extensive wine list.
- The Brown Derby at 22 Clinton Street is a new restaurant modeled after the lengendary Hollywood Brown Derby Restaurant and is located across the street from the Palace Theater.
Things To Do in Albany – Empire State Plaza & New York State Museum & Justin's on Lark
Before the concert on Saturday or on Sunday morning, walk a few blocks up the hill from the hotel to the Empire State Plaza between State Street and Madison Avenue. This controversial and monumental state office building complex was built by Nelson Rockefeller in the 1970's while he was governor of New York. Then walk across Madison Avenue from the Plaza to the New York State Museum for a look at the natural history, social history, archeological history, and art of New York State.
After the performances on Saturday, wander up to the cool and groovy Lark Street Business District for more live jazz at Justin's at 301 Lark Street where there are two jazz sets starting at 9:30PM Saturday, and also the next morning at the Sunday jazz brunch.
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