About this Event
The Goethe-Institut is thrilled to present the next installment of our 'Jazz@Goethe' concert series, featuring the remarkable talents of Sarah Marie Hughes on saxophone and Tyler Leak on percussion. Join us on Sunday, May 19, 2024, for an afternoon filled with incredible jazz music.
Doors Open: 2:00 pm
Concert Begins: 2:30 pm
Concert Ends: 3:30 pm
General Admission: $15 (Eventbrite fee not included)
Each ticket purchase includes one drink ticket, which can be redeemed either before or after the performance.
This concert series carries on the tradition of the DC Public Library's renowned 'Jazz in the Basement' series, which the Goethe-Institut co-hosted for several years at its previous location on K Street. We are delighted to continue the legacy of bringing jazz to the historic U Street corridor, a place where jazz legends like Duke Ellington once thrived.
Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of live jazz in a vibrant and historic setting. Grab your tickets now on Eventbrite and be part of this musical journey!
Sarah Marie Hughes
Sarah Marie Hughes is a performing and visual artist currently residing in Washington, DC. She has 27 years of experience playing the alto saxophone and also doubles on the soprano saxophone, flute, and clarinet. Hughes received training in classical saxophone performance from Dale Underwood at the University of Maryland, College Park, where she earned a bachelor's degree in music education in 2008. In 2015, she earned a master's degree in jazz saxophone performance from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, where she studied with Jerry Bergonzi, Ran Blake, Anthony Coleman, and Donny McCaslin.
Hughes' music is intuitive and genre-liberated, demonstrating an unquestionable command of her instrument and musical vocabulary. Her improvisations and compositions are infused with knowledge of both traditional and contemporary approaches, combining a love for "The Greats" with a drive to innovate. Her influences include Wayne Shorter, Miles Davis, Roscoe Mitchell, and John Coltrane. You can explore her music and performance history on her website: www.sarahmariehughes.com.
Tyler Leak
Originally from Winston-Salem, NC, Tyler Leak is a drummer whose significant influences include composer Duke Ellington, Elvin Jones, George “Spanky” McCurdy, and hometown legend Calvin Napper. Tyler received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from North Carolina Central University (NCCU), studying classical percussion with a concentration in Jazz studies and musical performance.
While at NCCU, Tyler studied under the guidance of Jazz Studies chair Ira Wiggins, Artist in residence Branford Marsalis, Joey Calderazzo, and percussion/drum set instructor Thomas Taylor. After graduating, Tyler held a two-month residency at St. Regis of Doha Qatar in 2016, performing music of the swing idiom and Top 40 hits. Tyler is a student/apprentice to former Jazz at Lincoln Center drum chair, composer/arranger/percussionist Ali Jackson. Tyler is an open-minded individual, which allows him to delve into multiple genres and influences. He plays both locally and internationally. You can find more about Tyler on his website: tylerleakmusic.com.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Goethe-Institut Washington, 1377 R St. NW, Washington, United States
USD 15.00
