Jazz in the Heights Festival

Following a powerful debut in Fall 2024, Jazz in the Heights returns this spring as a weekend-long outdoor festival celebrating the vibrant culture of Congress Heights and Ward 8. Presented by Sycamore &amp; Oak and CapitalBop, our two-day event brings world-class jazz east of the Anacostia River — creating access to live music, cultural expression, and economic opportunity. Featuring:<ul><li>Chelsey Green and The Green Project – Renowned classically trained violinist and vocalist known for fusing jazz, funk, R&amp;B, and soul with string performance; featured on NPR, BET, and international stages.</li><li>BIRCKHEAD – Baltimore-based saxophonist and bandleader, named one of NPR’s “Top 10 Jazz Artists to Watch,” blending progressive jazz with hip-hop, soul, and experimental sound.</li><li>Deborah Bond - A powerhouse vocalist and songwriter whose genre-defying sound blends soul, jazz, and funk with bold authenticity. A DC favorite and international performer, she captivates audiences with her dynamic stage presence and emotionally rich performances.</li><li>Dezron Douglas Quartet – Internationally acclaimed bassist, composer, and member of the Ravi Coltrane Quartet; recently lauded by The New York Times and DownBeat as a leading force in modern jazz, including being voted the No. 1 Rising Star Bassist in DownBeat in 2019.</li><li>Konjur Collective – Rising Baltimore-based ensemble pushing the boundaries of Black American music with immersive performances and socially driven compositions.</li><li>Sequoia “REDWOOD” Snyder – Emerging pianist, composer, and vocalist hailed as a rising star of DC’s next jazz generation.</li><li>Farafina Kan – DC-born percussionist and composer Kweku Sumbry leads this electrifying West African percussion ensemble dedicated to preserving and presenting traditional rhythms and dances of the African diaspora. A master drummer and rising innovator, Sumbry blends ancestral knowledge with modern expression, creating performances that are both spiritual and explosive.</li></ul>

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