J.C. Jefferson Quartet’s Salute to Quincy Jones - Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival

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Annapolis Jazz & Roots, November 8, 2025

JC Jefferson

Events on the second day of the Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival take place at the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum and focus on both visual art and music.

Artist Jabari Jefferson's groundbreaking exhibition "Sacred Spaces" is featured at the museum and includes remarkable works on canvas, sculptures and a large-scale community installation created with area students and residents. The innovative young artist used oil paint and mixed media (salvaged materials such as textiles, books, soil and clothing), to build the provocative artwork on display.

Jabari credits his father, drummer J.C. Jefferson, as well as his mother and grandparents, for providing the stimulating cultural environment that led to his artistic career. Following a 1:00 PM father/son interview and discussion, the J.C. Jefferson Quartet will take the stage for an exciting concert honoring Quincy Jones.

Venerated jazz drummer J.C. Jefferson has earned a sterling reputation in and far beyond the nation's capital, where he resides. He has played with many of the greatest names in jazz and appears often at top DMV venues such as Blues Alley and Keystone Korner. He previously appeared with Hazel Mitchell-Bell at the Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival.

His concert theme is meaningful to all generations of the Jefferson family and to millions of music lovers around the world. Enjoy a tribute to the legendary musician, composer, arranger and producer Quincy Jones, who passed away on November 3, 2024.

Reserve your seats for the interview and concert as soon as possible. This will be a memorable afternoon and seating is limited.

In its fourth year, the Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival works with amazing Venue Partners and volunteers to offer free and modestly priced events for adults and families. All of the artists you enjoy have outstanding international, national or regional reputations. Please consider making a small donation to help us keep funding these public performances. We sincerely thank you for any amount you choose to donate. Enjoy the festival!