Celebrate the rich history of jazz on Indy’s Near East Side with live performances at Re:Public and Mayfair Taproom. Attendees can explore the neighborhood through guided walking tours with Walk & Talk Indy, and enjoy shopping, food, drinks, and kid-friendly fun at Montgomery Market in the green space at 10th & Hamilton.
May 16
1 pm - 9pm
RE:PUBLIC // 2301 E. 10th Street
1:00 PM // Arsenal Tech Jazz Ensemble
2:00 PM // Devon Ashley Trio
3:00 PM // Caleb Robinson Quartet
4:00 PM // Cassius Goens III Trio
5:00 PM // Dorian Phelps Trio
MAYFAIR TAPROOM // 2032 E. 10th Street
6:00 PM // Brandon Douthitt Trio
8:00 PM | Premium Blend
Walk & Talk Tours with Samuel Levingston will start at 2:30pm and 3:30pm from Re:public. This is independently produced by Dance 2 Connect.
Free! All Ages Welcome
Jazz has deep roots on Indianapolis’s Near East Side, shaped by the historic African American cultural corridor along Indiana Avenue. From the 1930s through the 1960s, this area was a nationally recognized hub, home to vibrant clubs that hosted both local talent and touring legends, including Wes Montgomery. Nearby corridors like 10th Street played a vital supporting role, serving as neighborhood gathering spaces where music, social clubs, and informal venues kept jazz woven into everyday life. As redevelopment reshaped Indiana Avenue in the mid-20th century, the legacy of jazz lived on along streets like 10th, sustained by local musicians and residents in more grassroots, community-centered ways. Jazz Journey brings the community together to honor and celebrate this enduring legacy.
This event is independently curated by St. Clair Neighborhood Association.
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