Maya Belardo at Heston Gardens

In partnership with Councilman Curtis Jones Jr., Jazz Bridge presents free concerts in parks throughout Philadelphia’s 4th District.Join us Wednesday, July 8 for Maya Belardo and her band at Heston Gardens6:00 - 7:30 PM Free Admission!About Maya: Maya Belardo,  known as “The Princess of Jazz” in her hometown of Wilmington, DE is passionate about jazz and being a positive example of young womanhood to all princesses. She fell in love with jazz around the age of 12 when she heard a recording of Nat King Cole singing, “Nature Boy.” She’s been inspired by many jazz legends who have paved the way for her to sing this music today. In her debut single “Free”, she sings, “I can hear them all cheer for me, I’m so Free.” She is referencing all the legendary jazz greats and her own ancestors who loved this art form. Maya has sung at amazing jazz venues on the East coast and performed at the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival in her hometown at the age of 17. In 2022, Maya was a part of the Boysie… View Source