Putting their own stamp on the NYC jazz scene, Nublu will host a superb array of celebrated veterans as well as rising stars and favorites who are part of the Nublu pantheon of rotating musicians.

Ask Nublu owner/curator and musician Ilhan Ersahin why he created a jazz festival, and he jovially comments, "Nublu is a continuation of the jazz culture, it has the spirit of jazz with a sound that is relevant today, and we're filling in a gap that we think is missing."

Some of the talent confirmed for the festival include: • the legendary Eddie Henderson, who will perform with his own quartet as well as be a special guest with the band I Led Three Lives-many of his albums become classics. He was a part of Herbie Hancock's bands in the early 70's and continues to thrill fans with his musical spirit.

• the great drummer Al Foster, close friend and fellow musician to Miles Davis, an artist who is at the forefront of the contemporary jazz scene today.

• Juini Booth, a bass legend who is currently the bassman of Sun Ra Arkestra and in throughout his career and played with the likes of McCoy Tyner, Art Blakey, Steve Grossman and the Tony Williams Lifetime Band.

• East Village jazz masters Charles Gayle and Jameel Moondoc, who will be making their Nublu debut at the festival.

• newcomer Sissy Clemens, a young songstress with a bright future and a stunning voice.