# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Downtown Jamaica Riddim and Jazz Festival 2026: Day 1
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: An evening of live music, featuring Dennis Collins and Steven KroonAbout this EventThe Downtown Jamaica Riddim & Jazz Festival returns with a fresh sound and a deep groove, drawing from the heart of JCAL’s music programming—Riddim Section and Thursday Night Jazz.Day 1 of the festival is headlined by the iconic musicians, Dennis Collins and Steven Kroon on July 24, 7 pm at Jamaica Performing Arts Center.About Dennis Collins: It has been said that the smooth, soulful voice of singer Dennis Collins, goes straight to the heart of all who hear him. A truly gifted artist, he is a member of a rare breed of singers, with the ability to interpret many different musical styles. Dennis has recorded and performed with artists such as James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan, Roberta Flack, Smokey Robinson, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Diana Ross, David Bowie, Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Jon Batiste, and many others.About Steven Kroon: Steven Kroon has worked with such notables as Luther Vandross, Ron Carter , Aretha Franklin, Lady Gaga and much more. He's played on an array of television shows from the Tonight Show to David Letterman, Jay Leno, as well as the Grammy’s. His band is a high-energy electrifying Latin Jazz Sextet. Their musicality consists of Jazz with the blend of Afro Cuban and Brazilian music.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jamaica/downtown-jamaica-riddim-and-jazz-festival-2026-day-1/100001988951553638
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, art, jazz, live-music, performances, fine-arts, it, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Jamaica
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Jamaica Performing Arts Center
- **lat**: 40.7023814
- **long**: -73.8017267
- **full address**: Jamaica Performing Arts Center, 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Downtown Jamaica Riddim and Jazz Festival 2026: Day 1 being held?
  - **A:** Downtown Jamaica Riddim and Jazz Festival 2026: Day 1 takes place on Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Jamaica Performing Arts Center, 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Downtown Jamaica Riddim and Jazz Festival 2026: Day 1?
  - **A:** Downtown Jamaica Riddim and Jazz Festival 2026: Day 1 is organized by Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning (JCAL).
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning (JCAL)'s events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning (JCAL) a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning (JCAL) has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Downtown Jamaica Riddim and Jazz Festival 2026: Day 1 is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Jamaica, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Downtown Jamaica Riddim and Jazz Festival 2026: Day 1 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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