Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival

Hosted by NEA Jazz Master Dee Dee Bridgewater, this year’s 24th annual festival includes two nights of sensational music curated by Terri Lyne Carrington. The program on May 10 is Feed the Fire, a night dedicated to prolific pianist and composer Geri Allen featuring bassist and NEA Jazz Master Dave Holland, tap dancer Maurice Chestnut, Kennedy Center Artistic Director for Jazz Jason Moran, and more stellar artists. The program on May 11 features the Renee Rosnes Quartet, NEA Jazz Master Joanne Brackeen, and more to be announced at a later date. See the full lineup below!