Manhattanville's "Jazz at Reid Castle" Concert Series Continues with “Miles @ 100” Concert on May 21

Purchase, N.Y., May 2026 –Manhattanville University’s successful “Jazz at Reid Castle” concert series will continue with the latest event in the series, “Miles at 100” on Thursday, May 21 at 7 PM. The event – a must-see for jazz lovers – will feature renowned jazz musician Mark Morganelli & The Jazz Forum All-Stars paying tribute to legendary jazz musician Miles Davis.

Miles Davis is a tremendous influence on Morganelli, a celebrated trumpeter, producer, and founder of the Jazz Forum in Tarrytown who has performed with many of the world’s leading jazz artists.

“We will perform music from my recent ‘For Miles’ CD, recorded in Torino, Italy, and will also feature compositions from Miles Davis's 1959 landmark ‘Kind of Blue’ recording,” said Morganelli.

Mark Morganelli & The Jazz Forum All-Stars features Morganelli on trumpet as well as Vincent Herring (whose discography includes over 20 titles as a leader and over 250 as a sideman) on alto sax, Craig Handy (a legendary saxophonist celebrated for his powerful tone, technical brilliance, and deep versatility across jazz, blues, and beyond) on tenor sax, Helen Sung (an acclaimed jazz pianist, composer, and Guggenheim Fellow) on piano, Rufus Reid (an active presence in the jazz world since the 1970s) on bass, and Billy Hart (a jazz drummer and educator who has performed with some of the most important jazz musicians in history) on drums.

“Miles at 100” is part of an ongoing series of jazz concerts at Manhattanville University’s Reid Castle, an intimate and historical venue right on Manhattanville’s campus in Purchase.

The first concert in the “Jazz at Reid Castle” series, “Celebrating Brasil!” took place on February 12, and was sold out. Upcoming concerts in the series include “The American Popular Songbook” on September 24 and “Holiday Jazz Celebration” on December 10.

Tickets for the "Jazz at Reid Castle” concerts start at $35 (advance ticket price) for a General Admission ticket for each show. Advance purchase is recommended; a limited number of single-show tickets will be available at the door for $40. Concertgoers can also purchase season tickets as well as premium packages, which include a private cocktail table, bottle of Champagne and charcuterie board as well as a post-show private meet and greet. Tickets are expected to sell quickly due to the limited capacity of the venue.

For more information and to purchase tickets, see https://mville.edu/jazzatreidcastle

Reid Castle: An iconic venue rooted in history
Designed by the renowned architect Stanford White, Reid Castle’s history of hosting events began with the marriage of New York Tribune owner Whitelaw Reid and his wife, Elizabeth. In 1888, the pair envisioned transforming their country home into the legendary architectural and landscaping landmark it remains today. Red Castle features a marbled reception hall and grand rooms inspired by French chateaux, evoking the timeless sophistication of the Gilded Age (the castle has even been featured in the award-winning historical drama “The Gilded Age”). Surrounding the castle are grounds designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the mastermind behind New York City’s Central Park. Reid Castle also has beautiful views of the Long Island sound.

About Manhattanville University
Manhattanville University (formerly Manhattanville College) is a private liberal arts institution dedicated to academic excellence, purposeful education, and social responsibility. “U.S. News and World Report” ranks Manhattanville among the Top Performers of Social Mobility in Regional Universities North. The university has been recognized among the best colleges in The Princeton Review for close to 20 years. Located 30 miles from New York City on a 100-acre suburban campus in the heart of Westchester County, Manhattanville enables easy access to entertainment offerings, educational resources, and business opportunities for its diverse student body. The university serves more than 1,400 undergraduate students and nearly 1,000 graduate students from more than 44 countries and 33 states. Founded in 1841, the university offers more than 75 undergraduate and graduate areas of study in the arts and sciences, education, nursing and health sciences, business, and creative writing, as well as continuing and executive education programs. Graduate students can choose from over 70 graduate and certificate programs. Extracurricular offerings include more than 45 clubs and activities, and 23 NCAA Division III teams. For more information, visit mville.edu

About the Artist: Mark Morganelli
Mark Morganelli is a renowned jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist, promoter, and educator who serves as the founder and Executive Director of Jazz Forum Arts. A prolific musician, Morganelli has recorded six albums, including his most recent works For Miles (recorded in Italy in 2023) and Brasil! (released in 2019). Over his career, he has performed with jazz giants such as Dizzy Gillespie, James Moody, and Ron Carter, and has produced more than 60 CDs for various artists. Morganelli has a storied history in New York, having founded the original Jazz Forum in NYC in 1979 and later establishing the Jazz Forum jazz club in Tarrytown, NY, in 2017. The Tarrytown venue presents live music three days a week and has been named one of the top jazz venues in the world by Downbeat Magazine.