B4 The Afro-American March 9, 2024 - March 15, 2024
D.C. Office of Creative Affairs hosts Jazz in the City event By Ashleigh Fields AFRO Assistant Editor afields@afro.com
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esidents enjoyed an evening of smooth jazz for free on Feb. 26 at the Carlyle Room in Washington, D.C. The D.C. Office of Creative Affairs hosted the event to close out Black History Month with a tribute to great legends who often performed in the District, including composers Duke Ellington, Billy Taylor and Andrew White. Director of the Mayor’s Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment Latoya Foster organized the event, ensuring performances from the award-winning artist Raheem DeVaughn. Other performers included pianist Daniel Weatherspoon, keyboard virtuoso Marcus Johnson, the soulful Carly Harvey and instrumentalist Amy K. Bormet.
Marcus Johnson plays the piano with passion.
Latoya Foster welcomes the crowd to the free Jazz in the City event.
Marcus Johnson enjoys the work of other live performers before his set on stage.
Daniel Witherspoon, the first artist ever granted a live in-studio performance at Nasdaq in Times Square, shares his talent on the keys.
Cora Master Berry (left), known as the “First Lady of D.C.,” with Aaron Mayers.
Teresa Marie serves as the mistress of ceremonies for the widely attended show. AFRO Photos / Darrell Stoney Sr. Amy K. Bormet pours out her soul on stage.
Lance Reynolds serves up the latest tunes for the audience from the DJ’s booth.
Carly Harvey displays a golden outfit for a memorable night.
Shelly Brock (left), Rodney Foster, Eric Pearson and Vernon Martin
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