ROOSTER SUNDAYS
“We Sing For YOU Every Sunday”
Marcus Samuelsson’s Red Rooster Harlem forged a community partnership with Mama Foundation, helping to create the longest running, and voted number one gospel brunch in New York City, providing it’s students an extended platform to hone their musical talents. The Sing Harlem choir collective is now in its 13th year of presenting its home-grown gospel brunch at Red Rooster to thousands of national and international visitors worldwide.
How to reserve your gospel experience:
Book your table online via Opentable for groups of up to 7 guests
There are 2 experience showtimes 11:00am and 1:15pm
In order to attend one of the experiences we highly recommend making a table reservation for the any
of the available times, see below for reservation times.
For the 11:00am Experience: 10:00AM, 10:15AM, 10:30AM or 10:45AM
For the 1:15pm Experience: 12:30PM, 12:45PM
Click on the “Reserve” button in “Gospel Brunch In Ginny's Supper Club” Experience
PLEASE NOTE
PRICE: For just $80 per person, enjoy both the gospel show and a delectable all-you-can-eat buffet.
FOR LARGE GROUPS: Email info@redroosterharlem.com for reservations exceeding 7 guests.
Sing Harlem!
Sing Harlem! is the award-winning artist collective and musical breakout choir of Mama Foundation for the Arts' School of Gospel, Jazz, and R&B Arts. Under the musical direction of Co-Founder Ahmaya Knoelle, the choir has grown to be a highly respected and influential force in the New York gospel scene, producing not only great vocalists, but top-notch global citizens.
At its core, Sing Harlem! serves as both a social impact initiative for young people that have graduated from Mama Foundation’s music training and artist development programs, and as a commercial choir delivering acclaimed entertainment nationwide. All proceeds from Sing Harlem! events and performances benefit the Mama Foundation for the Arts’ music training programs, which are provided to the Harlem community tuition-free.
Mama Foundation for the Arts identifies, trains, and employs young people in the arts. Mama's mission is to present, preserve, and promote the fundamentals of gospel, jazz, and R&B for current and future generations.
Vy Higginsen
Founder & CEO of SING Harlem/MAMA I WANT TO SING
Vy Higginsen, a noted author, playwright, and radio and TV personality, has garnered an excellent reputation and won many awards for providing high-quality products and services to African-American audiences. After a decade of being behind the microphone and on major New York stations (WBLS-FM, WWRL-AM, WRKS-FM), Vy published and edited Unique NY, a lifestyle magazine designed for African-Americans and tourists.
In 1983, Vy co-wrote, produced, and directed the classic black Gospel musical Mama I Want To Sing! which ran for eight years and had 2,200 performances at the Off-Broadway Heckscher Theater in East Harlem. In March 1986, Mama began a national tour, playing for two consecutive years throughout major cities such as Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Washington. International tours include Austria, Japan, Germany, Greece, Italy, Switzerland, and Yugoslavia. Mama also played for six months on the West End of London. In March 1988, Vy co-produced Joe Turner’s Come and Gone by August Wilson on Broadway. In 2002, Vy was ordained as an Interfaith Minister. Led by her passion for the sounds and music she grew up hearing, Vy conceived and created Alive! which documents the sounds, music, and stories of our black American musical landscape.
Vy continues to write and produce original work as the Executive Director of the Emmy Award-winning Mama Foundation for the Arts in Harlem, New York.
ROOSTER SUNDAYS
Experience Jazzy Sunday, our enchanting weekly musical affair that promises to serenade your senses and elevate your Sunday. Our resident jazz artist Nate Lucas brings a talented lineup of seasoned jazz musicians aka his "All Stars" together to weave a tapestry of sounds, transporting you to a world where each note tells a story.
Harlem has played a crucial role in the evolution and popularization of jazz. During the early to mid-20th century, it became a cultural epicenter for African American artists, musicians, and intellectuals, giving rise to the Harlem Renaissance. Jazz, with its roots deeply embedded in African American traditions, found a fertile ground in Harlem's vibrant atmosphere. We are proud to continue this musical culture & spread the jazz love every Sunday.
The ambiance and cuisine is as smooth as the melodies, creating the perfect backdrop for an intimate and unforgettable experience whether you're a jazz aficionado or simply looking to enjoy delicious food with great music.
How to reserve your jazz experience:
Book your table online via Opentable for groups of up to 7 guests
We accept reservations from 11:00am - 9:00pm.
PLEASE NOTE
FOR LARGE GROUPS: Email info@redroosterharlem.com for reservations exceeding 7 guests.
Nate Lucas
Nate Lucas was born and raised in New York City. He began studying music at the age of 7 at the Manna house workshop. He first studied guitar under the guidance of the incomparable Skeeter Best. At age 8 he moved on to the piano and began to study with Madam Washington. Nathan was introduced to Jazz by his legendary Saxaphonist father Max “the Sax” Lucas. Music was just a hobby until he entered Lafamile Jazz Club in Harlem, which was his first encounter with the Hammond B3 organ. It was love at first sight and at that point he knew this is what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. Over the years Nathan has befriended some of the greatest musicians in the world and has honed his craft under their tutelage. Such friends like Dr. Lonnie Smith, Jimmy McGriff, Jack McDuff, Charles Earland, John Patton, George Benson, Gloria Coleman, Joey Defrancessco, Seleno Clarke, Danny Mixon, Mel Davis, Micheal LeDonne, Jimmy ” Preacher” Robbins have all taught him to master the art of Jazz and the Hammond B3 Organ.