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Weeksville Heritage Center, an organization dedicated to preserving the history of the 19th century African-American community of Weeksville, presents critically acclaimed vocalist José James for its annual “Eco-Soul” concert on Sunday, May 15 at 3 p.m. (Gates open at 2 p.m.). The concert is FREE and takes place outdoors in one of NYC's most unique venues - The Weeksville Garden (1698 Bergen Street between Buffalo Avenue and Rochester Avenue, Brooklyn). Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair. For more information call 718-756-5250 x 312 or [email protected]....

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Weeksville Heritage Center, an organization dedicated to preserving the history of the 19th century African-American community of Weeksville, presents critically acclaimed vocalist José James for its annual “Eco-Soul” concert on Sunday, May 15 at 3 p.m. (Gates open at 2 p.m.). The concert is FREE and takes place outdoors in one of NYC's most unique venues - The Weeksville Garden (1698 Bergen Street between Buffalo Avenue and Rochester Avenue, Brooklyn). Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair. For more information call 718-756-5250 x 312 or [email protected].

The Brooklyn-based, half-Irish and half-Panamanian singer has been described as a soulful cross between Johnny Hartman, Gil Scott Heron and Terry Callier.

Opening for James will be Amy LaCour and Saunders Sermons. The event is part of Weeksville’s “Eco-Soul” concert celebrating jazz in Brooklyn in conjunction with the 12th Annual Central Brooklyn Jazz Festival. It will kick off months of spring and summer activities including a farmers market featuring fresh organic, locally-farmed produce at affordable prices, a Garden Party summer concert series and a Family Day fest

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