Blue Hour: A Jazz Evening

This evening, we feature two awesome jazz bands: Ahmed Warshanna presents genre-defying sextet Ishta! and amazing vocalist Emily Perkins.

Ahmed Warshanna is a Baltimore-based guitarist, composer, and arranger who leads the genre-defying sextet Ishta!, known for its fiery interplay and vivid, impressionistic soundscapes. Described by The Sentinel’s Travis Rogers Jr. as arriving “like a thunderbolt,” Ahmed’s music paints sonic scenes that evoke places, colors, and emotions. Each performance is shaped by the band's unique chemistry and the moment, offering audiences an immersive, ever-evolving experience. Deeply rooted in jazz traditions, Ahmed’s work pushes boundaries while inviting listeners on a journey of imagination and feeling.

Emily Perkins is a member of The United States Army Field Band’s Jazz Ambassadors, bringing vibrant artistry and dynamic presence to one of the nation’s premier jazz ensembles. With a focus on storytelling and musical conversation, Emily Perkins explores jazz from its New Orleans roots to the sounds of present-day interpretations. Her work is deeply rooted in tradition and has brought her to stages of all sizes throughout the United States and abroad to celebrate the depth and diversity of America’s greatest art form. She invites audiences to see themselves in the story, delivering performances marked by playfulness and the emotion of the moment. 

After the performance, please join us for a Meet-the-Artist reception with hors d'oeuvres & wine. BYOB is encouraged!💃🏼

Doors open at 7 PM | Concert starts at 7.30 PM

Up-and-Coming Artist: Douglas Brenton Anderson, piano

Leopold Godowsky (1870–1938): Java Suite–Gamelan

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