Bridge The Gap
was created by
Damon Mendes, Bill White and Rahj Mason as a way of bringing the New York Music community closer together. A way for musicians and creative artists to share concerns and discuss our individual experiences in the music industry. The 2004 picture was a huge success with only 2 weeks to reach out to everyone.
In November of 2004 It Aint Easy Productions in Association with Bridge the Gap NYC recreated the historical 1958 picture of musicians in Harlem New York.
The New York City Music Community has a powerful reputation in the world. If you can make it here you can make it anywhere. The hope was and still is to reconnect the driving force we share as artist love, respect, and creativity. Bringing the music community together for moments to reflect, recognize, sympathize, revitalize and help each other reach our goals not only in music but also our health, wealth, emotional and physical balance.
A Great Day in Harlem or Harlem 1958 is a black-and-white photograph of 57 jazz musicians in Harlem, New York City. The picture was taken by freelance photographer Art Kane for Esquire magazine on August 12, 1958. The musicians gathered at 17 East 126th Street between Fifth and Madison
About Us
On NOV 1 2018 we are calling for all New York City musicians to gather for the 3rd historic picture. The Bridge the Gap another Great Day in NYC is exactly 14 years to the day of the 1st photo. It is 60 years since the original Great Day in Harlem Photo.
We as musicians and creative artists have a responsibility to the next generation of young musicians to ensure the preservation of music and arts in the schools and in the market place. The NYC music community challenges you to learn your craft showing passion and respect for the stage. One of the other beauties of the music scene in NYC is the huge network for sharing those fundamental ideas.
This historical 4th picture which will take place on Friday November 1, 2024
Washington Sq park @ 1:30 pm
