Since 2005, NYC Winter Jazzfest has built a reputation for being a hotbed of discovery, presenting new and exciting sounds in some of New York's most iconic and unexpected venues. Praised by The New York Times, The New Yorker, NPR and others, the festival is growing at an impressive rate. Now in its twelfth year, the festival has expanded from one location to ten venues throughout the West Village in 2015, taking place over up to five nights, and featuring over 500 artists. In 2015, the festival was voted "#1 Jazz Festival in North America" by JazzTimes.