M.A.R. Quintet
The Central Park Conservancy presents M.A.R. Quintet at the Harlem Meer Performance Festival.
The Harlem Meer Performance Festival is back with a fresh new lineup! Join the Central Park Conservancy on August 16, 2026, for a performance by jazz group M.A.R. Quintet.
ABOUT M.A.R. QUINTET
M. Alex Ramirez is a Colombian saxophonist, composer, producer, and educator based in New York City. His ideals on music focus on creating honest representations of his emotions while building a community that fosters innovation within the group and audience.
Ramirez was awarded third place in the Carinthia International Jazz Award Competition in 2020. A recent graduate from NYU, Ramirez performs in venues all over New York City. His current mentors include Ben Wendel, Baptiste Herbin, Kris Urbanski, and Melissa Aldana.
Ramirez recently released his debut EP, Coalescence, out on all streaming platforms.
ABOUT THE HARLEM MEER PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL
The Harlem Meer Performance Festival is a beloved annual tradition, filling Central Park with music and movement on select Sundays throughout the summer. The festival is free, and all ages are welcome. Check out our Event FAQs for more information and join our mailing list to receive event updates.
COMMUNITY EVENTS BY THE CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY
Central Park Conservancy community events reflect the spirit of the Park itself: fun, free, and open to all. Join us all year for family-friendly programs across Central Park—featuring music, movement, art, film, and more—creating a culture of connection in the Park we all love.
