A promotional flyer for a jazz event featuring the text "A Life In Bebop Horace Parlan" in the foreground over a background of colorful, stylized musical imagery.

The Hot Club of New York

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Horace Parlan&rsquo;s life was defined by resilience. Abandoned at birth and later stricken with polio at age five, Parlan defied all odds to create a unique, powerful left-hand chordal technique that propelled him to the pinnacle of jazz history. Parlan went on to anchor masterpieces with Charles Mingus&mdash;including the seminal Mingus Ah Um Album. He was one of the most sought-after pianists on the Blue Note label, and a leading band leader of the hard-bop era. The legacy project kicks off its debut on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Hot Club of New York in <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/New+York+City+(20+West+20th+Street?entry=gmail&source=g" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">New York City (20 West 20th Street</a>), featuring feature a stellar quartet of seasoned and emerging musicians under the musical direction of maestro T.K. Blue on Sax and flute, Kevin Congleton on Drums, William Hill, III on Piano and Paul Beaudry on Bass, who will interpret Parlan&rsquo;s compositions with special guest jazz vocalist, Simona Daniele. &ldquo;A Life in Bebop: The Horace Parlan Legacy Project&rdquo; is a testament to the human spirit and what can be achieved when adversity becomes the catalyst for innovation, and obstacles become opportunities. By celebrating Horace Parlan&rsquo;s life, the Legacy Project aims to be a beacon of encouragement to those who follow Jazz to embrace their own challenges and pursue their dreams with courage, joy, and reinvention. Join us for the launch of the legacy project as we enjoy Horace Parlan&#39;s music and the legacy he leaves behind.

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Here&#39;s what you can expect on September 27th.<p fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> <p fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; text-align: start; line-height: 1.5;" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; text-align: start; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">The event is from 4-6pm ET. Doors will open at 3:45pm ET.&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> <p fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; text-align: start; line-height: 1.5;" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; text-align: start; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Please don&#39;t be late! After 4:15pm any unclaimed seats will be offered to the waitlist.<p fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> <p fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; text-align: start; line-height: 1.5;" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; text-align: start; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">The Hot Club is on the 3rd floor of 20 W 20th St. in Manhattan. If you are having trouble accessing the building, please call (502) 718-6663.&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> <p fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; text-align: start; line-height: 1.5;" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; text-align: start; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">There will be a small selection of drinks available for purchase.<p fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> <p fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; text-align: start; line-height: 1.5;" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; text-align: start; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">See you on September 27th!<p fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> <p fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; text-align: start; line-height: 1.5;" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; text-align: start; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Dan Keding<p fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; text-align: start; line-height: 1.5;" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; text-align: start; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">contact@hotclubny.org

Horace Parlan’s life was defined by resilience. Abandoned at birth and later stricken with polio at age five, Parlan defied all odds to create a unique, powerful left-hand chordal technique that propelled him to the pinnacle of jazz history. Parlan went on to anchor masterpieces with Charles Mingus—including the seminal Mingus Ah Um Album. He was one of the most sought-after pianists on the Blue Note label, and a leading band leader of the hard-bop era. The legacy project kicks off its debut on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Hot Club of New York in <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/New+York+City+(20+West+20th+Street?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" target="_blank">New York City (20 West 20th Street</a>), featuring feature a stellar quartet of seasoned and emerging musicians under the musical direction of maestro T.K. Blue on Sax and flute, Kevin Congleton on Drums, William Hill, III on Piano and Paul Beaudry on Bass, who will interpret Parlan’s compositions with special guest jazz vocalist, Simona Daniele. “A Life in Bebop: The Horace Parlan Legacy Project” is a testament to the human spirit and what can be achieved when adversity becomes the catalyst for innovation, and obstacles become opportunities. By celebrating Horace Parlan’s life, the Legacy Project aims to be a beacon of encouragement to those who follow Jazz to embrace their own challenges and pursue their dreams with courage, joy, and reinvention. Join us for the launch of the legacy project as we enjoy Horace Parlan's music and the legacy he leaves behind.

The Hot Club of New York

A Life in Bebop: The Horace Parlan Legacy Project

20 W 20th St

General Admission

$25

Member Admission

$20

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