DESTINATION SMOOTH JAZZ VI- AT THE KY CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE

Welcome to **DESTINATION SMOOTH JAZZ - AT THE KY CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE**! Get ready for a night of soulful tunes at **1701 W Muhammad Ali Blvd**. Join us on **November 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM (Eastern Time)** for a memorable experience. Let the music transport you to another world as you unwind and enjoy the vibes. Don't miss out on this incredible event!

The Kentucky Center for African American Heritage is the result of a collection of African American educators, artists, and historians who have collaborated to give the long-dormant history of African Americans in their region the voice and platform it deserves. This group evolved from the Louisville and Jefferson County African American Heritage Committee into its current mold, with a single unifying goal of promoting the Kentuckiana region’s black heritage.

In 1994, The African American Heritage Foundation (AAHF) had the initial goal of encouraging the preservation of African American sites, communities and culture. This began with the preservation of historic structures in the African American community, and the recognition of important sites through its historic marker program. Now, the AAHF has opened a Center, located at 18th and Muhammed Ali Blvd. in Louisville, Kentucky. The Center is dedicated to the sole purpose of showcasing these triumphs. Here, African American history has the platform to share its monumental achievements with the community in which it took place.

KCAAH’s goals are to enhance the public’s knowledge about the history, heritage and cultural contributions of African Americans in Kentucky. In addition to its commitment to preserving the traditions and accomplishments of the past, the Center is a vital, contemporary institution, providing space for performances of all types. Let's celebrate our culture with a dynamic Smooth Jazz Series...

DEE BROWN is one of the smooooothest guitarist on the planet! Possessing a solid musical background, Dee has performed with artists such as Al Jarreau, Gerald Albright, AlexanderZonjic, Bob Baldwin, Mindi Abair, Jessy J, Paul Brown, Paul Taylor, Darren Rahn,Tim Bowman, Randy Scott, Gail Jhonson, Nate Harasim, Bob James, Brian Culbertson, Spyro Gyra, The Ohio Players, Najee, Jeffery Osborne, Aretha Franklin, Michael and BeBe Winans.

Dee’s music is an intertwining mix of mesmerizing melodies with groovy, addictive, high-energy beats. The music is an illumination of his being a non-stagnant music lover. It also unveils a stage in which the melody and harmony dance together, presenting a musical poetry-in-motion. And it underlies a deep spiritual connection, providing a foundation of personal touch enriched with heavenly appeal. Dee's approach of music is a very cool combination of smooth jazz, R&B, Funk, and more. It's that foot tapping, head nodding get out of your seat party kind of groove. Don't worry you'll find your rhythm on Nov 22nd!

Saxophonist Adrian Crutchfield is known around the world for creating and performing music in a variety of genres such as jazz, funk, hip-hop, rock, and more. Known as the last horn-man to perform and record (2012-2016) with Prince and the New Power Generation, Adrian is featured on many of Prince’s final masterpieces including the 2017 Grammy-Nominated Hit-N-Run Phase. Adrian has also had the privilege of performing with many of today’s brightest stars such as Lionel Richie, Bette Midler, Ceelo Green, R&B icon Anthony Hamilton, Fantasia Barrino, KC and JoJo, and with hip hop superstar Young Jeezy. In jazz, Adrian has been featured by names such as Brian Culbertson, Kim Waters, Mike Philips, Alex Bugnon, Jeff Lorber, and Branford Marsalis; and with legendary groups such as Fourplay and The Gap Band featuring Charlie Wilson. Praised by saxophonist Dave Koz as a favorite and most highly anticipated up-and-coming artist, this saxophone aficionado is one of his generation’s most prolific and lauded musicians. Make sure you get your tickets early, but seating will be optional. Adrian delivers a high energy show that will keep everyone on the dance floor. See you November 22nd!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

1701 W Muhammad Ali Blvd, 1701 West Muhammad Ali Boulevard, Louisville, United States