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Outdoor Jazz Shows in Washington, D.C.

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Fri, Aug 7, 6:00 PM

Westminster Presbyterian Church / Southwest Waterfront /

MUSICIANS

#Herb Smith/#saxophone

#Michael Thomas/#trumpet

#Bob Butta/#piano

#Wes Biles/#bass

#Bubbles Dean/#drums

Friday Jazz Night at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM.

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Thu, Aug 13, 7:30 PM

The Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo / Glen Echo /

The U.S. Marine Big Band performs a repertoire of classic jazz and swing. Presented as part of Glen Echo Park’s summer concert series.

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Fri, Aug 14, 6:00 PM

Westminster Presbyterian Church / Southwest Waterfront /

MUSICIANS

#Herman Burney/#bass

#C.V. Dashiell/#drums

Friday Jazz Night at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM.

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Fri, Aug 14, 6:00 PM

National Gallery of Art - Sculpture Garden / Downtown /

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#bass

Brass Queens is a woman-led bass brand based in Brooklyn, New York. Their sound is rooted in the New Orleans brass band tradition, also pulling influence world music and contemporary pop. Tickets must be acquired through National Gallery of Art’s lottery system. Lottery closes on Monday, August 7

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Fri, Aug 14, 8:00 PM

Bladensburg Waterfront Park / Prince George's County /

Prince George’s County Parks hosts a boat tour on the Anacostia River, featuring a live smooth jazz saxophonist.

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Thu, Aug 20, 6:00 PM

Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library / Riggs Park /

Vocalist Shirleta Settles brings to the stage a blend of music, storytelling, spoken word and drama. Alongside her 10-piece variety band, Marquise, she performs a mixture of R&B, jazz, blues, pop and gospel.

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Fri, Aug 21, 6:00 PM

Westminster Presbyterian Church / Southwest Waterfront /

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#Colie Aziza/#vocals

#Ron Lewis/#vocals

#Terry Koger/#saxophone

#Ralph Rogers/#trumpet

#Bill Washburn/#piano

#Daryl Adams/#bass

#Daruba Kenyatte/#drums

Friday Jazz Night at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM.

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Sat, Aug 22, 5:00 PM

The Parks at Historic Walter Reed / Takoma /

Jazz in the Parks outdoor concert returns to The Parks at Historic Walter Reed, offering an evening of jazz and music programming for all ages. Gracie Jay arrived to the District from New Orleans a handful of years ago, but has since become a regular presence on D.C.’s jazz circuit. The vocalist performs standards with an easy, warm and unrushed tone.

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