Traditions take time to develop, and CNY Jazz has created a great one on Syracuse’s historic South Side. The Blacklites, now well into their second half-century of making music, will appear for the 21st time at a Jazz in the City concert on the lawn behind Dunk & Bright Furniture.
The six-concert 2025 series passes the halfway mark with this event, and organizers couldn’t be happier.
“We’ve seen a lot of change along the entire South Salina corridor, all of it positive, in the two decades since we’ve been programming here,” said Larry Luttinger, organizer. “This neighborhood is more vibrant every year and developing a strong new sense of identity. The local audience wouldn’t miss this event at this point; it’s become a pilgrimage.”…