Randy Brecker, Lenny White, Nicole Zuraitis at Neidorff-Karpati Hall

The highly anticipated Made In New York Jazz Gala is making its grand return to New York City, bringing together legendary musicians, rising stars, and jazz lovers from around the world. On May 31, 2025, the prestigious Neidorff-Karpati Hall at the Manhattan School of Music will set the stage for an unforgettable night of world-class performances, innovation, and cultural exchange.

Each year, the Made In New York Jazz Gala unites participants of the first-ever online jazz competition(madeinnyjazz.com) with some of the greatest names in jazz. Over the years, the event has featured icons such as Randy Brecker, Lenny White, John Patitucci, Alex Blake, Al Foster, Philip Harper, Rufus Reid, Bobby Sanabria, and many more. These legends not only perform but also mentor and collaborate with young musicians, fostering a unique blend of tradition and evolution that continues to shape the future of jazz....

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The highly anticipated Made In New York Jazz Gala is making its grand return to New York City, bringing together legendary musicians, rising stars, and jazz lovers from around the world. On May 31, 2025, the prestigious Neidorff-Karpati Hall at the Manhattan School of Music will set the stage for an unforgettable night of world-class performances, innovation, and cultural exchange.

Each year, the Made In New York Jazz Gala unites participants of the first-ever online jazz competition(madeinnyjazz.com) with some of the greatest names in jazz. Over the years, the event has featured icons such as Randy Brecker, Lenny White, John Patitucci, Alex Blake, Al Foster, Philip Harper, Rufus Reid, Bobby Sanabria, and many more. These legends not only perform but also mentor and collaborate with young musicians, fostering a unique blend of tradition and evolution that continues to shape the future of jazz.


The Made In New York Jazz Gala has become a global platform for musicians, featuring artists from Canada, Brazil, Italy, Argentina, Poland, Montenegro, Chile, New Zealand, Israel, France, Germany, Armenia, Hungary, Turkey, and beyond. The event is a testament to the power of jazz as a universal language, bringing together musicians from diverse cultural backgrounds to celebrate, collaborate, and inspire.

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