by Peggy Robin
The region’s most acclaimed jazz musicians are returning to the ever-popular Jazz in The Parks on the Great Lawn this summer! Bring your neighbors and friends for the city’s favorite laid-back summer evenings – listed by Washingtonian magazine as one of the area’s top five outdoor spots to listen to live music just last year! Bring your own picnic, blanket and refreshments, and enjoy popular local food vendors and giveaways. Stop by the wonderful restaurants around the Marketplace, just a block away up 12th Street. Pick up charcuterie (or a pizza!) at Whole Foods, or amazing chicken or noodles from JINYA Ramen Bar. Everything works well for takeout!
The events start at 5 pm with a children’s performer (get ready to dance!), followed at 6 pm by the headliners.
August 10: Jazz performers Elijah Easton w/ Allyn Johnson, Kris Funn, and Quincy Phillips with opener Baba Ras D RSVP
Kids Opener: Baba Ras D Beloved kids performer Baba Ras D brings the “Harambe Experience” and performs inspirational songs of love and community. Enjoyed by kids and adults of all ages!
If you know, you know. Slowly and quietly building a well-deserved loyal following, tenor saxophonist Elijah Easton pays tribute to the jazz greats with a power house band of local all stars that have performed all over the world. As the Hemingway Room describes it, Elijah’s performances are a captivating journey, seamlessly shifting from soulful, contemplative melodies that stir the heart to toe-tapping rhythms that move the body and breathe new life into contemporary music.
Over the years, Elijah Easton has honed his craft and shared the stage with some of the brightest stars in the jazz world. His impressive collaborations include renowned artists such as Jon Batiste, Wynton Marsalis, Paquito D’Rivera, Benny Golson, Marc Cary, Citizen Cope, The Lincoln Center Big Band, and the iconic DJ Jazzy Jeff, among many others. He’s graced prestigious stages ranging from the legendary Blue Note and Dizzy’s Club to the illustrious Kennedy Center and the White House.
Today, Elijah Easton stands as one of the most sought-after musicians in the DMV region, showcasing his talent and dedication. Catch these local stars while you can!
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The "Get Out!" event of the week is posted on the Cleveland Park Listserv and on All Life Is Local on Thursdays.
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