Upcoming events celebrate jazz at Lovett Library

Posted 3/30/23

Lovett Library in Mt. Airy will celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with a series of in-person concerts throughout April.

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Upcoming events celebrate jazz at Lovett Library

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Lovett Library, located at the intersection of Germantown Avenue and Sedgwick Street in Mt. Airy, will celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with a series of in-person concerts throughout April. 

April 3 at 4 p.m.  – The Robin Clubby quartet

April 5 at 5 p.m. – Carlos Santiago with violinist Gabe Miller

April 10 at 6 p.m. – Composer/percussionist Doug Hirlinger and saxophonist Andrew Urbina

April 17 at 5 p.m. – The Renaissance Sextet, led by Leon Jordan Sr., will feature the music of local jazz luminaries including Jaco Pastorius, John Blake Jr., Andrew Neu and Dave Posmontier.

April 18 at 4 p.m. – Trumpeter Leon Jordan, Jr. will present “Miles on My Mind,” celebrating the music of jazz legend Miles Davis.

April 19 at 5 p.m. – “Jazz Student Jam.” High school students and guest House Band with Chris Coyle, bassist and coordinator

April 24 at 6 p.m. – Jazz vocalist Najwa Parkins and trumpeter Fareed Simpson-Hankins.

The concerts are made possible by the Music Performance Trust Fund, the American Federation of Musicians, Local 77, and the city's Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy.