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.
Upcoming Events
Tin Pan Alley & Black American Music
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 7–8pm
Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street
(bet. 6th & 7th Ave)
The Tin Pan Alley American Popular Music Project is proud to partner with Poster House for this special concert in conjunction with their current exhibition "Act Black: Posters from Black American Stage and Screen." Join music director/Tin Pan Alley Project Board Member Robert Lamont and singer/actress/Tin Pan Alley Project Committee member Gabrielle Lee for an enthralling journey into the early years of American musical comedy.
Through live performance and storytelling, these esteemed performers will explore the relationship between Tin Pan Alley and the New York stage, highlighting the powerful contributions of Black composers, lyricists, publishers, and performers between 1890 and 1910.
The song-filled evening will spotlight the rise of Black-owned publishing houses on 28th Street and the Broadway productions that established this music as part of the Great American Songbook. Lee and Lamont will illustrate how the sheet music and poster art featured in the exhibition "Act Black" shaped popular culture across the United States and around the world. They will also share stories of the influential women who helped define American show music during this vibrant period.
Robert Lamont is a musical director, arranger, and pianist known for his work in musical theater and American song traditions. He has collaborated with leading vocalists, theater artists, and cultural institutions throughout New York, bringing historical and contemporary performance practices into conversation. Lamont’s deep knowledge of Tin Pan Alley and early Broadway music shapes his dynamic approach to musical storytelling.
Gabrielle Lee is a singer and actress whose career spans Broadway, national tours, concert stages, and film and television. She is celebrated for her powerful vocals and rich interpretive style, with performance credits that highlight a wide range of American musical traditions.
TICKETS AND INFORMATION: https://posterhouse.org/event/tin-pan-alley-black-american-music/
Gabrielle Stravelli and the
Tin Pan Alley Cats
Sunday, June 21, 12 pm on the public plaza at the
Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad, 25 West 28th Street
In conjunction with Make Music New York and the NoMad Jazz Festival, the Tin Pan Alley American Popular Music Project presents a free concert celebrating Tin Pan Alley and the Great American Songbook.
Vocalist & songwriter Gabrielle Stravelli brings to every performance soulful swing, sharp lyricism, and a deep connection to the American Songbook and jazz repertoire. Her career has been defined by highly individual choices and a genuine connection with audiences.
She regularly leads her group at the country's finest jazz clubs & performing arts centers as well as headlining domestic & int’l jazz festivals including the 2025, 2024 & 2023 Deer Head Inn COTA Festival, 2025 West Virginia Wine & Jazz Fest, 2023 Cape Cod Jazz Festival, 2023 Cayman Arts Festival, 2024, ‘21 & ’18 WBGO Jazz on the Mountain Festival, 2019 Providencia Jazz Festival in Chile and the 2016 Eleuthera Jazz Festival.
Gabrielle has collaborated with world-renowned jazz pianist Fred Hersch three times, most recently recording his song cycle “Suspended In Time.” She toured the U.S. premiering "Abyssinian" with Wynton Marsalis and as a U.S. State Department "Jazz Ambassador" since 2015, she has performed and taught throughout Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and South America.
In May 2026, Gabrielle made her debut in the Royal Albert Hall's Late Night Jazz series. She headlined the 2025 Battersea Jazz Festival in London and the 2025 COTA Jazz Festival at The Deer Head Inn. She made debut appearances at Carnegie Hall (with the New York Pops) and at Dizzy’s Club in NYC.
"Ms. Stravelli’s emotional intelligence coincides with a phenomenal voice that she wielded with an easygoing confidence and impeccable taste."
- The New York Times
For more information about this FREE event, see:
https://nomadjazzfestival.com/calendar-of-events/
www.gabriellestravelli.com, https://www.youtube.com/gabriellestravellimusic
Come, Josephine! A Family Sing-Along with Tin Pan Alley
Sunday, July 12, 10-11:30 AM
Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, NY 10011
(bet. 6th & 7th Ave)
Come sing-along in a "flying machine" of fun songs from Tin Pan Alley on Sunday, July 12, 2026, 10:00 to 11:30 AM. Children of all ages are invited to soar into an imaginative flight of fancy as they sing, dance, and learn about classic American popular songs like “Come, Josephine In My Flying Machine” and “Take Me Out To The Ball Game.” This interactive workshop will be led by Robert Lamont, singer/pianist and Education Committee Chair of the Tin Pan Alley American Popular Music Project.
A co-sponsored event by the Tin Pan Alley American Popular Music Project, Poster House, and The West Side Festival, singing and dance activities are planned for all. Children will learn how songs are created and that they, too can create a popular song or dance. Adults will delight in stories of how the songs were written right here in New York City and how their legacy remains strong in our shared culture to this day.
Special guests to be announced. The event is free to all!
