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Join Tenleytown Main Street as it celebrates the visual and performing arts, showcasing the diverse talents of the city’s creative community. Public and private spaces throughout Tenleytown will transform into […]
Allyn Johnson plays the Hammond B3 and is joined by guest saxophonist Paul Carr, and drummer Ynomrah Hicks. Learn more at https://lrdudc.wrlc.org/jazz/events.php/
October 22, 2022 6:30 – 8:30 pm Jazz at Wesley is proud to present Iva Jean Ambush, a renowned DC jazz vocalist. Like her idol Billie Holiday, Iva has a unique sense of phrasing and interpreting music. But it’s her scatting that brings the room alive, in the style of Ella Fitzgerald. A wonderful interpreter […]
Vocalist and jazz studies major Jade Jacobs presents her Junior Recital. Learn more at https://lrdudc.wrlc.org/jazz/events.php/
Levine's Young Concert Artist Series master class and performance with tenor Daniel McGrew. Learn more at https://www.levinemusic.org/event/young-concert-artist-series-daniel-mcgrew-tenor/
November 19, 2022 6:30 – 8:30 pm Flutist. Singer. Composer. Alex Hamburger is part of the Next Wave of jazz musicians invigorating the artform. A 2022 Strathmore Artist in Resident, […]
Levine School of Music's recital from students of all ages and abilities. Learn more at https://www.levinemusic.org/event/recital-11-20-22/
Music with Love & Hope Sunday, November 20, 7:30 PM DC Campus: NW This benefit concert, featuring a variety of music by current and former Levine Music faculty and organized by Bulava.org, is a fundraiser for children of Ukraine. Purchase tickets here: https://www.levinemusic.org/event/music-with-love-hope/
The University of the District of Columbia presents its holiday gift to the Washington, D.C. Community. The UDC Chorale directed by Johnny Butler II, The Voices, directed by Gerry Gillespie, and the UDC Jazz Ensemble, directed by Allyn Johnson, return in person to spread the holiday spirit. Learn more at https://lrdudc.wrlc.org/jazz/events.php/
Jazz at Wesley Presents Sharón Clark Washington, DC, standout Sharón Clark has brought festival and concert audiences to their feet across the US and Europe. Her New York City run drew raves, and she won New York’s Bistro Award for best vocalist. Ms. Clark appears regularly in DC at Blues Alley and is a featured […]
JAZZAlive Celebrates Black History Month Tuesday, February 21, 2023 • 12:30 p.m. A stellar organ trio featuring Allyn Johnson (organ), Paul Carr (saxophone), and Quincy Phillips (drums) celebrate Black History […]
Jazz at Wesley Presents: Tiya! An Evening of Love Songs Jazz at Wesley’s very own producer graces the stage for a special evening of romantic music. Tiya Adé is a master vocalist, arranger, and songwriter. Known professionally as Tiya!, she has recorded and performed with an array of well-known bands and musicians in a variety […]
UDC's music program celebrates Women’s History Month with a lecture-recital on the piano music by Black women composers. Dr. Leah Claiborne, coordinator of UDC Keyboard Studies and Music of the […]
Jazz@Wesley Presents: Herb Scott Quartet DC native and saxophonist Herb Scott is a rising star on the Washington jazz scene. While studying at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts […]
Meet the Artist on the Bandstand – Davey Yarborough Wednesday, March 29, 2023 • 7:00 p.m. Woodwind specialist, composer-arranger, bandleader, and educator Davey Yarborough will be at UDC for a […]