Harlem in the Himalayas

Acoustic jazz concerts presented with the National Jazz Museum in Harlem.

Fridays at 7:00 p.m.

"The Rubin Museum of Art is a first-rate venue for hearing live, acoustic music in New York City. Its wood paneled concert hall is a perfect setting for unamplified performances." - Douglas Detrick, AboutJazz.com

Tickets

$18 in advance / $20 day of / $5 student standby (unless otherwise noted)

Members may receive up to 25% off tickets

 

Box Office: 212.620.5000 ext. 344

Complete information for each concert is available on the calendar.

Series returns in 2013

Musical performances at the Rubin Museum are made possible by the Carlo and Micól Schejola Foundation.

Naked Soul and Harlem in the Himalayas are made possible with funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

Additional support of Harlem in the Himalayas is provided by Chamber Music America, through the generosity of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.

Yamaha is the official piano of the Rubin Museum of Art.

Lucian Ban and Mat Maneri

Friday June 7, 2013 @ 7:00 PM
$18.00 in advance / $20.00 day of
Member Price: $16.20

Part of the ECM CD Release Concert Mini-Series

The album Transylvanian Concert marks an ECM debut for Romanian pianist-composer Lucian Ban and a welcome return for US violist Mat Maneri, in his 9th appearance for the label. 

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Gary Peacock and Marilyn Crispell

Friday June 14, 2013 @ 7:00 PM
$18.00 in advance / $20.00 day of
Member Price: $16.20

Part of the ECM CD Release Concert Mini-Series 

The album Azure features beautiful duets by two great improvisers whose compatibility, though undocumented until now, has been proven through an extensive history.

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Christian Wallumrød Ensemble

Friday June 21, 2013 @ 7:00 PM
$18.00 in advance / $20.00 day of
Member Price: $16.20

Part of the ECM CD Release Concert Mini-Series  

The album Outstairs features Wallumrød’s signature multi-dimensional chamber music inspired by the sonorities of Norwegian folk music, post-Cage avant-garde, and jazz’s freedom of thought. 

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  • Directions
  • By Subway
  • A, C and E to 14th Street (8th Avenue)
  • 1 to 18th Street (7th Avenue)
  • 1, 2, 3 to 14th Street (7th Avenue)
  • F and M to 14th Street (6th Avenue)
  • L to 14th Street (6th Avenue)
  • N, R, Q, 4, 5 and 6 to 14th Street Union Square
  • By Bus
  • M6, M7, or M20 to the corner of 7th Avenue and 18th Street.
  • M5, M6, or M7 to the corner of 6th Avenue and 18th Street.
  • Parking
  • There is a 24-hour parking lot on the corner of 17th Street and 6th Avenue. In addition, there are parking garages along 17th Street going towards Union Square.
  • Hours
  • Monday: 11 a.m – 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 11 a.m – 7 p.m.
  • Thursday: 11 a.m – 5 p.m.
  • Friday: 11 a.m – 10 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m – 6 p.m.

  • The museum is closed on Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Year’s Day.

  • The Café and the Shop are open during the museum hours.

  • To find out more about our tours
    view our Tours page.
  • Accessibility
  • The Rubin Museum of Art strives to meet the needs of all visitors. For information about general accessibility and special programs at the museum, view our Accessibility page.
  • Admissions
  • Adults - $10.00
  • Seniors 65+ - $5.00
  • Students 13+ - $5.00
  • Children (12 and younger) - Free
  • Museum members - Free
  • Gallery admission is free every Friday from 6-10 p.m.
  • Gallery admission is free for seniors (65 and older) on the first Monday of every month.

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