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.
Madison Square Park Holiday Tree Lighting!
Wed, Dec 06
|Madison Sq. Park - No. Reflecting Pool
Did you know the first public Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the country’s history took place in Madison Square Park? Join us for “Tin Pan Alley Holiday Songs” featuring Gabrielle Lee and Alvin Hough, Jr.! Wednesday, December 6, 5:30-6 pm (caroling 4-5:30 pm)
Time & Location
Dec 06, 2023, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Madison Sq. Park - No. Reflecting Pool, 11 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010, USA
About the event
The Festive Madison Square Park Conservancy Holiday Tree lighting, presented in partnership with the Tin Pan Alley American Popular Music Project, continues this year marking the 111th year anniversary, which occurred in 1912 -a time where some of the best jazz creations began. All the great classics come out of a jazz sensibility and holiday classics are no different. Honoring the rhythms of early 1900's jazz during the most wonderful time of the year -this special performance presents a short selection of holiday standards with traditional arrangements of Yuletide favorites and more in Tin Pan Alley fashion. Featuring guest vocalist Gabrielle Lee with Broadway Pianist and Musical Director, Alvin Hough Jr.
GABRIELLE LEE is at home in Theater, TV/Film, Concert & Cabaret performance, American Songbook, and Commercial Modeling. She has provided backing vocals and featured performances with the New York Pops, Cab Calloway Orchestra, Ray Charles Orchestra, Aloe Blacc, Angelique…