Rome Neal’s Banana Puddin’ Jazz 2026-09-28 “TIME FLIES” — Rome’s Birthday Bash

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Now in its more than two-decade run, Rome Neal’s Banana Puddin’ Jazz has become a beloved fixture of the downtown New York jazz scene — a series that pairs top-tier live jazz with Neal’s homemade banana pudding, served to the whole house. What began at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe as an outgrowth of Neal’s acclaimed one-man show “Monk” has grown into one of the city’s longest-running and most community-minded jazz showcases, having presented hundreds of musicians over the years. “TIME FLIES” continues that tradition as a joyful birthday celebration featuring an all-star band and, following the concert, an open jam session inviting musicians and guests in the audience to sit in. Rome Neal will take the stage in concert alongside a celebrated lineup of jazz musicians: