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The festival will also host a pair of tributes to jazz legends past and present. The fest's Great Legends of Jazz concert celebrates the legacies of Quincy Jones, Nancy Wilson, Shirley Horn and Roy Hargrove with performances by The Roy Hargrove Big Band, pianist Justin Kauflin, vocalist Patti Austin and Sharón Clark and others. Additionally, the band Blackout, led by vibraphone master Stefon Harris, will perform for the festival's opening reception on June 6 at the Danish Ambassador's Residence. Other highlights include a tribute to the late pianist Randy Weston featuring keyboardists Marc Cary and Rodney Kendrick, bassist Alex Blake, saxophonist T.K. Blue and percussionist Neil Clarke, all of whom had personal ties to the Weston.
Presenting exciting, adventurous and diverse programming for all ages and backgrounds has been part of the DC Jazz Festival's mission since its founding. To that end, they'll be offering free, innovative music education programming for children and adults throughout the fest, all geared toward highlighting Washington D.C.'s rich legacy of jazz. For more info on the festival's full lineup and educational offerings, visit the DC Jazz Festival 