Jazz, Blues & Swing: Featuring Solomon Hicks, Award-winning Guitarist and Vocalist

"Harlem: Uptown is Everything" Join us in celebrating Harlem’s vibrant musical legacy—from the sounds of Jazz, Blues, and Swing that helped define the Harlem Renaissance to the artists carrying that creative spirit forward today. Experience an evening with King Solomon Hicks, one of Harlem’s most dynamic blues guitarist and vocalist, whose electrifying performances and soulful original music blend blues, rock, and contemporary influences while honoring the rich musical traditions that continue to shape Harlem’s cultural identity.

Harlem-born guitarist, vocalist, and composer King Solomon Hicks is one of today’s most exciting voices in contemporary blues and jazz. A musical prodigy who began performing professionally at age 13 as lead guitarist with the legendary Cotton Club All-Star Band, Hicks has built an international reputation for his electrifying stage presence and genre-blending sound rooted in blues, jazz, gospel, funk, R&B, and classic rock. His acclaimed debut album Harlem earned national recognition and a Blues Music Award for Best Emerging Artist Album. Having shared stages with artists including Tony Bennett, Jeff Beck, and Buddy Guy, King Solomon Hicks continues to carry Harlem’s rich musical legacy to audiences around the world.

Free and Open to the Public.  This event is a part of Make Music New York a citywide music festival celebrating the summer solstice with performances all across New York City.