GrandLife Hotels proudly presents the Downtown NYC JazzFest, a five-night jazz festival taking place April 22–April 26, 2026, across The Django, Roxy Bar and Club Room at Soho Grand. The festival will showcase an extraordinary lineup of emerging voices, marquee performers, and forward-thinking artists who embody the past, present, and future of New York jazz. Roxy Bar will shine a spotlight on the best up-and-coming talent in the New York City jazz scene, featuring rising stars who reflect the sound and spirit of a new generation.

Camila Cortina is an acclaimed Cuban-born pianist, composer, and educator whose work masterfully reimagines the rich sounds and rhythms of her heritage through the lenses of jazz, classical, and world music. Known for her distinctive style, Camila has performed alongside legendary artists such as Paquito D’Rivera, Miguel Zenón, Terri Lyne Carrington, and Dianne Reeves. In 2023, she was awarded New Music USA’s prestigious “Next Jazz Legacy” fellowship, and since then, she is making a name as a performer in the New York jazz scene, captivating audiences with her dynamic artistry and cross-genre exploration. Hear her piano mastery at the inaugural Downtown NYC JazzFest.