The Queens Jazz Trail Free Concert Series: Wayne Tucker & The Bad Mothas

Experience the vibrant legacy of jazz in the heart of Queens this summer! Inspired by the iconic Queens Jazz Trail Map, this free concert series brings the borough’s rich jazz history to life in beautiful community parks—where legends like Armstrong, Coltrane, Fitzgerald, and more once called home. Presented by Kupferberg Center for the Arts, Flushing Town Hall, Louis Armstrong House Museum, and NYC Parks. It’s FREE—just show up!Grammy-nominated trumpeter and Queens favorite Wayne Tucker kicks off the series with his signature blend of jazz, R&B, and pop. A true multi-hyphenate—trumpeter, composer, vocalist, educator, and more—Tucker has performed with everyone from Kurt Elling to Taylor Swift, and brings his powerhouse band and magnetic energy to the park stage More Info below.