We have a detailed history of Tin Pan Alley thanks to invaluable information from the Historic Districts Council in their “Brief-ish History of Tin Pan Alley” written in 2008, and Michael Minn in his piece “Tin Pan Alley”, part of his “New York City” photography collection project. As both accounts cover both overlapping and different information, we present them both below. Many thanks to them both for their thorough and dogged research and insightful presentation.
Chelsea Waterside Park Celebration
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 12-4 pm
Chelsea Waterside Park, 557 W 23rd, NY 10011
Event Information
We are excited to partner with Hudson River Park and other neighbors on this free community event.
Come to Chelsea Waterside Park and celebrate what you love about the Park! Enjoy activities led by local groups and organizations, including crafts, face painting, and fun for all ages, plus performances from the Great American Songbook by the Tin Pan Alley American Popular Music Project featuring Marc Devine piano, Jesse Breheney bass, Takashi Inoue drums, and Lisa Gary vocals performing lively straight-ahead jazz and Great American Songbook standards!
This event is FREE to attend and will take place between the Playground and Dog Park. Bring your friends and family and stop by anytime throughout the afternoon—all are welcome!