5th Annual DC Jazz Leaders in Service Awards Gala

The Capitol Hill Jazz Foundation is proud to announce its 5th Annual D.C. Jazz Leaders in Service Awards Gala in which we honor six leaders from the Washington, D.C. music industry who have dedicated their lives to presenting, promoting, educating and performing Jazz music. This year we are also very proud to honor Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) as the head of the newly formed Congressional Jazz Caucus. This will be a ticketed event and proceeds will directly benefit the Capitol Hill Jazz Foundation and the establishment of the Junior Jazz Orchestra.

This year’s honorees include:

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee D-TX, Congressional Jazz Caucus

Steve Novosel-Legendary Bassist

Warren SHADD-Drummer and World’s First African American Piano Manufacturer, Inventor

Paul Carr-Saxophonist, educator and festival director of the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival

Allison Crockett-Acclaimed Jazz Vocalist

Kim Jordan-Internationally performing Pianist former pianist of Gil Scott Heron band

Leigh Pilzer-Acclaimed Baritone Saxophonist

This is a formal affair and ticket includes catered dinner and open bar.

This years program features performances by the Capitol Hill Jazz Orchestra featuring vocalist Imani-Grace Cooper.

The Gala will take place at the Yard located at 700 Penn. Ave SE and 100-150 guests are expected.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Yard - Washington D.C., 700 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast, Washington, United States