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Rome Neal’s Banana Puddin’ Jazz
Premieres in Harlem
with Live Music, Film Screening, and Soulful Celebration


Thursday, August 28, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Faison Firehouse Theatre, 6 Hancock Place, Harlem, NY
Tickets: $20 – Click here
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An unforgettable night of jazz, film, and flavor is coming to Harlem as Rome Neal’s Banana Puddin’ Jazz makes its highly anticipated debut at the historic George Faison Firehouse Theatre on Thursday, August 28 at 7:00 PM.
The evening kicks off with a powerhouse live jazz set featuring some of NYC’s finest musicians:
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Patience Higgins – saxophone
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Marcus Persiani – piano
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Paul Beaudry – bass
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Phil Young – drums
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Allison Semmes – vocals
Following the performance, audiences will be treated to an exclusive screening of Rome Neal’s documentary:
“Patience Higgins and His Sugarhill Quartet’s Last Night at St. Nick’s Pub,” a moving tribute to one of Harlem’s most iconic jazz venues and the musicians who kept its spirit alive.
The night doesn’t stop there—an open-mic jam session invites musicians and vocalists from the community to step up and share their talent. And of course, no Banana Puddin’ Jazz night is complete without Rome Neal’s signature complimentary banana puddin’—a beloved treat that’s become tradition.
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CONGRATULATIONS
to ROME NEAL
who in 2022, received the
Lifetime Achievement Award at the
AUDELCO Awards Spectacular 50th Celebration of Black Theatre Excellence!
A memorable night at the B Free Awards... Honored to receive the Public Access BRIC TV Legend Award!
April 25, 2025

"Wow, what an honor to be acknowledged by Woodie King Jr. for having created my very own
ROME NEAL'S BANÀNA PUDDIN'JAZZ!!!" Rome
Theater produced and created by African-Americans helped mold generations influenced by their performance art and helped shape cultures.
Now, a new documentary hopes to show these Black creators, past and present, seeking stages to share their voices, entertain and inform on issues in front of a live audience and other performance platforms.
Rome Neal' Banana Puddin' Jazz Archive Videos. Click Below to Catch Up!
Rome Neal w/ Patience Higgins and the Sugar Hill Quartet

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Banana Puddin' Jazz on TV
Tune in to catch segments of Rome Neal's Banana Puddin' Jazz on BRIC TV
Sundays 7:30pm (Repeats Mondays 4am) EDT
Show airs on (Spectrum / Optimum / RCN / Verizon): 1996 / 69 / 84 / 44
Watch via online streaming here: https://bricartsmedia.org/.../brooklyn-free.../channel-3/
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