| Date |
Time |
Performance |
Place |
Comments |
| Last Sunday of each month |
8:30AM and 11:00AM services |
The Voices of Peoples Gospel Choir of Peoples Congregational Church under the direction of e'Marcus Harper.
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Peoples Congregational Church |
Please come and worship with us at either service. Experience the "Friendliest Church in Town" and enjoy the wonderful gospel ministry of "The Voices" Information - 202-829-5511 |
| Sunday, April 20, 2008 |
4 to 6:30 pm |
A Benefit Concert to support the free music programs of The Washington Jazz Arts Institute
and Exhibit of the Art Collection of Rose Harper featuring
The Davey Yarborough Quartet featuring Esther Williams
(with Jon Ozment, Wes Biles, Francis Thompson) |
Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church
3401 Nebraska Ave., NW
(near AU at corner of Nebraska and New Mexico)
Washington, DC 20016
|
Information: 202-363-4900
All are Welcome !! |
| Saturday, April 19, 2008 |
4:00 to 6:00pm |
A Tribute to Duke Ellington
The Davey Yarborough Quartet featuring Esther Williams (Wes Biles, Francis Thompson, Vince Smith)
with special Guest: Bobby Felder |
Plymouth Congregational Church
5301 North Capitol St., NE
(N. Capitol and Riggs Rd., NE)
Washington, DC 20011 |
Information:
Clarissa Watkins - 301-622-0623
Carrie Johnson - 301-585-6884
Janice Smith - 202-882-8058
Diane Whitt - 202-635-2817
All are Welcome !! |
| Sunday, November 11th, 2007 |
4:00 PM |
The Duke Ellington School of the Arts Saxophone Ensembles at St. Paul's
Episcopal Church Center |
St. Paul's Churchyard, Rock Creek Church Road and Webster St., NW. |
Come and see these talented young musicians, directed by Davey Yarborough. All are welcome. Free will offering taken. |
| Monday, November 5th, 2007 |
7 t0 9:30 PM |
Davey Yarborough and Esther Williams with Wes Biles, Vince Smith and Ron Compton at Vicino's Restaurant, 959 Sligo Ave., Silver Spring, MD. |
Vicino's Restaurant, 959 Sligo Ave., Silver Spring, MD |
This is a nice room run by Ted and Elaine Carter. Always a good time in this intimate setting. Tickets $20 advance and $25 at the door.
Dinner is available. |
| Monday, October 15, 2007 |
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The Davey Yarborough Quartet featuring Esther Williams |
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Private reception for opening for the New David Driskell Arts Center at the University of Maryland |
| Friday, October 5, 2007 |
8:00 |
Davey Yarborough and Esther Williams with their Trio (Jon Ozment, Wes, Biles and Francis Thompson) at the intimate and wonderful Montpelier Cultural Arts Center. |
Montpelier Cultural Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, MD 20708 |
For information call 301-953-1993, 410-792-0664 or visit
http://www.pgparks.com/places/artsfac/mac.html#performances
http://www.pgparks.com/places/artsfac/mac.html#performances |
| Saturday, September 29, 2007 |
Noon to 9:00PM |
6th Annual
D.C. Jazz Preservation Festival. |
Towne Center Park
(adjacent to Westminster Church)
400 I Street, SW ~ 202.484.7700
(1 block north of Waterfront Metro on Green line) |
FREE ADMISSION
Food served all day ~ Vendors and artists exhibitions
All are invited to bring Jazz Memorabilia to help share memories and preserve the legacy of D.C. Jazz
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| Friday, September 28, 2007 |
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Private reception at Wolf Trap Barns. |
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| Saturday, September 24, 2007 |
two shows - 8 and 10pm
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Davey and Esther with Bobby Felder and his Blue Notes at Blues Alley, DC. |
Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20007
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Admission, $20 |
| Sunday, September 23rd
2007 |
5:00 to 7:00 pm |
The Davey Yarborough Quartet |
Florida Ave. Baptist Church
623 Florida Ave., NW DC 20001 |
$15 cover
Information - 202-265-0836
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| Saturday, September 22, 2007 |
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Davey Yarborough and Esther Williams and Trio - Jazz on the Mall. |
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More information to come. |
| Friday, September 21, 2007 |
6 to 9 pm |
Davey Yarborough and Esther Williams with Wes Biles, Jon Ozment and Francis Thompson at
Westminster Presbyterian Church Jazz Night
|
400 Eye Street, SW, Washington, DC |
Information call 202-484-7700 or visit http://www.westminsterdc.org |
| Saturday, September 1, 2007 |
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Davey Yarborough and Esther Williams and Trio - Jazz on the Mall. |
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More information to come. |
| Saturday, August 25 2007 |
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Davey Yarborough and Esther Williams and Trio - Jazz on the Mall. |
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More information to come. |
| Thursday, August 2, 2007 |
11:00 am |
Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ, 4704 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC |
Come out and hear these fabulous young people play. Plan your lunch around the concert, which will last just over an hour. Peoples Church has championed the WJAI and hosted our summer program for several years. |
| Wednesday, August 1, 2007 |
11:00 am |
The Gig (formerly Carnegie Library), 801 K Street, NW
|
Come out and hear these fabulous young people play. Plan your
lunch around the concert, which will last just over an hour. |
| Thursday |
12:15 |
"Please join the Washington Jazz Arts Institute youth as the play today at
St. Paul's Episcopal Church noontime concert series, starting at 12:15.. |
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Rock Creek Church Road and Webster St., NW
Washington, DC 20011
202-726-2080
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Another WJAI group will be performing tomorrow (Thursday) at the same time. These
are free concerts and lunch is available for purchase. Come have lunch with
us and hear some wonderful music in this beautiful place, one of the best
kept secrets venues in DC. There is unlimited parking.
This series is connected with their annual arts festival, a week-long
festival of wonderful music of all genres, art and fellowship. It is a wonderful
venue run by a wonderful and friendly staff. |
| Friday, June 22, 2007 |
7:30 |
"The Davey Yarborough Big Band with Esther Williams"
Davey Yarborough's big band with vocalist, Esther Williams performing the
music of DC musicians. The closing performance of the Rock Creek Festival. |
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Rock Creek Church Road and Webster St., NW
Washington, DC 20011
202-726-2080
|
For
information and tickets please call Mauricio Fanco at 202-726-2080 ext 15 or contact him at Mauricio.Franco@stpaulsrockcreek.org
For a complete program of events, visit their website at
202-726-2080 or
(http://www.rockcreekparish.org) and click onto the Festival Page. |
| Sunday, May 20, 2007 |
4:00 - 7:00PM |
"Dr. Billy Taylor Salutes The Washington Jazz Arts
Institute". |
St. Paul's Center at Rock Creek Churchyard
Rock Creek Church Road and Webster St., NW
Washington, DC 20011
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The internationally renowned jazz artist, Dr. Billy Taylor, presents performances by the talented students of the Washington Jazz Arts Institute youth ensemble. Performances also, by your hosts, Davey Yarborough and Esther Williams and other special guests. This annual fundraiser raises funds for their year-round music education and mentoring programs, offered free to young musicians in the metropolitan area. There will be a silent auction and refreshments. Tickets are $50, payable by cash or check at the door. Information: call
202-291-1949
Information and Directions: 202-726-2080 or
(http://www.rockcreekparish.org) |
| Sunday, May 6, 2007 |
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Duke Ellington School of The Arts Instrumental Music
Department |
St. Paul's Center at Rock Creek Churchyard
Rock Creek Church Road and Webster St., NW
Washington, DC 20011
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"Bravura" Trumpet in The Park. This is an 8 piece trumpet ensemble playing
classical and jazz music as well as solo literature. This will be an
interesting event which can show all aspects of trumpet playing. Performed by
students of the Duke Ellington School of The Arts Instrumental Music Department under the direction of Eric McMillan.
Information and Directions: 202-726-2080 or
(http://www.rockcreekparish.org) |
| Sunday, April 29, 2007 |
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New Washingtonians Jazz Orchestra at Duke Ellington School of the
Arts |
St. Paul's Center at Rock Creek Churchyard
Rock Creek Church Road and Webster St., NW
Washington, DC 20011
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"The Cotton Club Goes Latin" featuring the New Washingtonians Jazz
Orchestra at Duke Ellington School of the Arts under the direction of Davey S.
Yarborough. This concert to promote efforts to participate in the Samba School in
Brazil in June, 2007.
Information and Directions: 202-726-2080 or
(http://www.rockcreekparish.org) |
| Saturday, April 14, 2007 |
8 until 12 midnight |
The Esther Williams Quartet
Esther Williams, vocals
Peter Edelman, piano
Jeff Reed, bass
Francis Thompson, drums |
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
1330 Maryland Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20024
202.554.8588
http://www.mandarinoriental.com
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DIRECTIONS:
The hotel is located at 1330 Maryland Ave. SW, Washington, DC, just three
blocks from the National Mall. If you're in DC on 14th Street heading south
toward the 14th Street Bridge, cross the mall and turn left at Independence
Ave., then turn right on 12th Street, then turn right on Maryland Ave. The
hotel is one block down on the left.
PARKING:
There is no parking on Maryland Ave., but free parking is available after
6:30pm on C Street and 12th Street. Valet parking is also available ($7 with a
purchase of $20 or more; otherwise, valet is $20).
Hope to See You There
|
| Monday, February 19, 2007 |
11 AM to 4 PM |
Fish Middleton Jazz Scholarships
ACTIVE MUSICIAN MEMBERS IN PERFORMANCE!! |
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The 16th FMJS East Coast Jazz Festival has been postponed until 2008.
MEANWHILE…
FMJS, in partnership with Strathmore, invites everyone to attend a Free and
Open To The Public salute to “Jazz and Big Band” on Monday February 19th.
(A federal holiday for most)
Davey Yarborough will direct the New Washingtonians Jazz Orchestra of Duke
Ellington School of the Arts in DC.
One of the highlights for this event is the Junior Mance Trio from 2:30 PM
to 3:30 PM on Music Center Stage.
and much more!!
for more information...
httphttp://www.strathmore.org
Come out and enjoy the day with us!
Ronnie Wells-Elliston, President / Founder
Fish Middleton Jazz Scholarship, Inc.
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| Sunday, February 18, 2007 |
4:00 - 5:00 pm |
The Voices of Peoples Gospel Choir
in concert director, e'Marcus Harper guest director, Gwen Jenifer |
St. Paul's Center at Rock Creek Parish Churchyard Rock Creek Church Road and Webster St., NW
(Across from the Soldiers Home) |
Information: 202-726-2080
or
http://www.rockcreekparish.org/church/visitus.cfm
free will offering
Please come and join us at the beautiful St. Paul's Center for a wonderfully
uplifting experience!! We promise a good time.
This is a concert for the entire family. Esther sings with the Voices.
Reception following the performance
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| Saturday, January 27, 2007 |
8 til midnight |
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Presents The Esther Williams Quartet Photo by Sharon Farmer Wes Biles, bass - Chris Grasso, piano - Francis Thompson, drums |
1330 Maryland Ave. SW Washington, DC 20024 |
For more information on this artist, visit www.dcjazzmusic.org
Performances take place from 8pm to midnight in the Empress Lounge, located
just off the hotel's lobby. The lounge offers light fare and a complete bar
menu. It is a non-smoking room, but a large terrace overlooking the hotel's
Japanese Garden is adjacent to the lounge area for patrons who wish to smoke.
There is no cover charge.
DIRECTIONS:
The hotel is located at 1330 Maryland Ave. SW, Washington, DC, just three
blocks from the National Mall. If you're in DC on 14th Street heading south
toward the 14th Street Bridge, cross the mall and turn left at Independence
Ave., then turn right on 12th Street, then turn right on Maryland Ave. The
hotel is one block down on the left.
PARKING:
There is no parking on Maryland Ave., but free parking is available after
6:30pm on C Street and 12th Street. Valet parking is also available ($7 with a
purchase of $20 or more; otherwise, valet is $20)
|
| Thursday, January 25, 2007 |
7:30 PM |
Duke Ellington School of the Arts
Instrumental Music Department presents "The Cotton Club Goes Latin" featuring vocal and instrumental jazz selections from
the Ellington repertoire and focusing on the music of Latin America
Directed by Davey Yarborough. |
Duke Ellington School Theatre
3500 R Street, NW, DC 20007 |
For information, please call Box Office at 202-337-4825. Proceeds to benefit the ensembles efforts to attend the Samba School in Brazil during the summer of 2007.
A wonderful evening for the family!!
Please come out and support these wonderful young musicians!!
|
| Friday, January 19, 2007 |
6:30 PM |
Lend Me Your Ear - Music Listening 101 with Davey Yarborough presented by Strathmore |
Music Center at Strathmore |
(http://www.strathmore.org/eventstickets/calendar.asp)
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| Friday, January 19, 2007 |
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Davey Yarborough giving a pre-concert lecture on Jazz At |
Strathmore Arts Center in Rockville, MD. |
For tickets and information, please go to Strathmore Arts Center. You have the link in the performance schedule for another date already.
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| Sunday, December 31, 2006 |
8:00 pm until 1:00 am |
Ring in the new year with us !
New Years Eve at the Henley Park Hotel !!
The Davey Yarborough Quartet
featuring Esther Williams with Wes Biles, Jon Ozment, Vince Smith and Jeff Neal |
923 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20001 |
Special Packages Available !!
Information - 202-638-5200 Sophia at 202-789-5990
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| Sunday, December 24, 2006 |
7:00 pm |
The Ninth Annual Christmas Eve Jazz Vespers
and Carol Sing-Along with Bobby Felder and Friends including Davey Yarborough and Esther Williams |
Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ 4704 13th Street, NW Washington, DC 20011 |
No Admission - A free-will offering will be received
Refreshments will be served
This is a wonderful holiday evening for the entire family.
Please join us!!
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| Friday, December 8, 2006 |
6:00PM - 9:00PM |
Westmister Church Jazz Night |
4th and Eye Streets, SW |
(Davey Yarborough has a prior commitment and was never scheduled to perform on this show - any announcement to the contrary is incorrect)
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| Thursday, November 9, 2006 |
6:30PM - 8:30PM |
The Washington Jazz Arts Institute band performs for ABC Radio, one of our biggest supporters. Their annual CD release party has been a vehicle for awareness of the WJAI. The proceeds from their CD compilation are used to enhance the programs of the WJAI. Free to all. Please come out and support us. |
Jury's Washington Hotel, 1500 New Hampshire Ave., NW, DC. |
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| Friday, November 3, 2006 |
7:00 pm |
Strathmore Mansion Jazz Series presents
The Davey Yarborough Quartet featuring Esther Williams |
Rockville, MD
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Information and Tickets – Strathmore Arts Center
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| Saturday, October 14, 2006 |
2 Shows 2:00PM and 7:00PM
|
Great Songs, Three Singers and a Band
A Rousing, Rollicking Musical Review !!
Starring e’Marcus Harper, Gary Vincent and Esther Williams
with special guest Davey Yarborough |
St. Pauls Center at Rock Creek Parish.
Rock Creek Church Rd. and Webster
St., NW.
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7:00PM show includes buffet and drinks. Tickets call 301-203-6890 / 301-565-0499 |
| Monday, October 9, 2006
|
6:00PM |
The Davey Yarborough Quintet
featuring Esther Williams |
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - Millennium Stage
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Free Concert - Bring the family!!
Kennedy Center Performance
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| Sunday, October 8, 2006 |
7:30PM |
The Duke Ellington Jazz Festival presents The New Washingtonians big band,
directed by Davey Yarborough and featuring Esther Williams with Paquito
DeReviera and Avery Brooks as special guests. |
The Willard Hotel
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Call 202-232-3611 or visit www.dejazzfest.org
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| October 6, 2006
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8:00 PM |
Davey Yarborough quartet featuring Esther Williams
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Montpelier Cultural Arts Center 9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, MD 20708
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Tickets and Information call: 301-953-1993 |
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