Event

6th Annual DC Jazz Leaders Gala

• Location:700 Penn. Ave., SE, Washington, DC
• Venue:The Yard
• Length:7pm – 10pm
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Thursday, May 30 · 7 – 10pm EDT

The Yard – Washington D.C.

700 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast Washington, DC 20003

The DCJL Gala honors six individuals from the DC Jazz community who have dedicated their lives to performing, promoting, educating and advocating for Jazz music. Our 2024 awardees are:

 Esther Williams-Vocalist & Founder of the Washington Jazz Arts Institute, Bennie Barnes-Williams-Former staffer for Congressman John Conyers & Manager of Bassist Ben Williams, Bassist & Educator-Wes Biles, Bassist & Howard Jazz Department Director-Carroll Dashiell.

The ceremony features jazz performances, catered dinner and bar and takes place on a private rooftop.

Ticket Information:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6th-annual-dc-jazz-leaders-gala-tickets-906274981867#:~:text=The%20Capitol%20Hill%20Jazz%20Foundation,and%20advocating%20for%20Jazz%20music.