Manhattanville Welcomes a Sold-Out Crowd to Jazz at Reid Castle Celebrating Community, Culture and Live Music

PURCHASE, NY — February 13, 2026 — Manhattanville University proudly welcomed more than 120 jazz lovers to the historic Reid Castle on Thursday evening for Celebrating Brazil! the opening concert in the Jazz at Reid Castle 2026 Concert Series. The sold-out performance transformed the iconic Great Hall into an intimate jazz club, setting the tone for a season rooted in artistry, connection, and shared cultural experience.

Led by renowned trumpeter and flugelhornist Mark Morganelli, the evening featured a vibrant program performed by the Jazz Forum All-Stars, captivating patrons with soulful melodies, virtuosic improvisation, and the unmistakable warmth of live jazz. Guests enjoyed a cabaret-style experience that brought performers and audience together in a setting as elegant as it was welcoming.

“Playing jazz in a venue like Reid Castle is something truly special,” said Morganelli. “You can feel the history, the energy, and the closeness of the audience. It’s exactly the kind of environment where jazz thrives: intimate, joyful, and deeply human. I’m grateful to Manhattanville for creating a space where music and community come together so beautifully.”

The concert marked the first of four performances in Manhattanville’s 2026 Jazz at Reid Castle series, an initiative designed to invite the broader community onto campus for accessible, high-quality cultural programming.

“At Manhattanville we are committed to opening our doors and sharing our extraordinary spaces with the community,” said Frank Sánchez, President of Manhattanville University. “Events like Jazz at Reid Castle reflect our belief that the arts are essential to campus life and community connection. Hosting these performances in Reid Castle allows us to celebrate culture, creativity, and togetherness in one of the most iconic venues in Westchester.”

Manhattanville extends sincere thanks to the more than 120 patrons who joined the celebration and helped launch the series with such enthusiasm. Their support underscores the region’s appetite for live music experiences that are both intimate and inspiring.

The Jazz at Reid Castle 2026 Concert Series continues with three upcoming performances by Mark Morganelli & The Jazz Forum All-Stars:

• Thursday, May 21 – Miles Davis @ 100!
• Thursday, September 24 – The American Popular Song Book
• Thursday, December 10 – Season Finale: Holiday Jazz Celebration All concerts take place on the campus of Manhattanville University at Reid Castle. Tickets and full event details are available at mville.edu/jazzatreidcastle.

About Manhattanville University

Manhattanville University (formerly Manhattanville College) is a private liberal arts institution dedicated to academic excellence, purposeful education, and social responsibility. “U.S. News and World Report” ranks Manhattanville among the Top Performers of Social Mobility in Regional Universities North. The university has been recognized among the best colleges in The Princeton Review for close to 20 years. Located 30 miles from New York City on a 100-acre suburban campus in the heart of Westchester County, Manhattanville enables easy access to entertainment offerings, educational resources, and business opportunities for its diverse student body. The university serves more than 1,400 undergraduate students and nearly 1,000 graduate students from more than 44 countries and 33 states. Founded in 1841, the university offers more than 75 undergraduate and graduate areas of study in the arts and sciences, education, nursing and health sciences, business, and creative writing, as well as continuing and executive education programs. Graduate students can choose from over 70 graduate and certificate programs. Extracurricular offerings include more than 45 clubs and activities, and 23 NCAA Division III teams. For more information, visit mville.edu