Free Jazz Concert
In Celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Harry Appelman Trio
3-4 pm
Tickets are now sold out for this event, but walk-ins will be seated after 3:00 pm to fill unclaimed seats.
April is Jazz Appreciation Month! To celebrate, Jazz@Wesley and the DC Federation of Musicians have teamed up to offer a free concert on Sunday, April 21. The concert will feature Grammy award-winning artist Harry Appelman.
Appelman is a jazz pianist who impresses with his beautiful phrasing and artistic flair. A Grammy winner for his work with the Afro Bop Alliance, Appelman was a finalist at the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition. He currently performs across the DMV at such venues as Blues Alley, the Kennedy Center, Wolf Trap, and other popular jazz spaces. He’ll be joined by two DC favorites: Tommy Cecil on bass and Tony Martucci on drums.
This free event is made possible by funding from the DC Federation of Musicians in celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month.
Promotions courtesy Beisel Communications.
Date/Time: Sunday, April 21, 3-4 pm
Cost: Free. SOLD OUT.
Unclaimed Seats/Arrival Time: Ticket holders should arrive at the concert before 3:00 pm. After 3:00 pm, empty seats will be made available for walk-ins. See FAQs below for details.
Food: Complimentary cookies, coffee, and tea.
Location: Wesley Campus, National United Methodist Church, 5312 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20015. Located a few blocks north of Politics and Prose.
Map and Directions. Enter from Connecticut Avenue, through the glass doors (not the red doors). Look for the neon “Jazz@Wesley” sign.
FAQs
When should I arrive for the concert? If you are a ticket holder, please be sure to arrive before the start time of 3 pm to ensure your seat. After 3:00 pm, unclaimed seats will be made available for non-ticket holders who wish to see the show.
If I don’t have a ticket, can I still get in? We hope to accommodate everyone who wishes to attend. Ticket holders will get first priority for seating as long as they arrive before the show begins. Because a percentage of free ticket-holders don’t show, we hope to have seats available for walk-ins on the day.
How can I get a free ticket? Tickets are no longer available.
Is there parking in the area? There is ample street parking in the area, either on Connecticut Avenue or on the side streets of Jenifer or Jocelyn. Since the concert is on a Sunday, street parking is free and open to everyone.
Can I take public transportation? Yes. The nearest metro stops are either Van Ness or Friendship Heights on the Red Line (a 20-minute walk from either Metro station). Also, there is the L2 Metro bus line, which runs on Connecticut Avenue and stops near the church.
Is Jazz@Wesley accessible? Jazz@Wesley is wheelchair accessible. An elevator is available to the concert hall.
Can I bring my children? This is a family-friendly show. Children are welcome. Crayons and coloring books are available, and a playground outside the church is suitable for 2-5-year-olds.
If I have more questions, how can I contact you?
For general inquiries, email jazzatwesley@gmail.com. To contact the booker for Jazz@Wesley, email songbirdtoo@live.com.
How do I find out more about Jazz@Wesley? Find information about Jazz@Wesley at www.nationalchurch.org/jazz. Jazz@Wesley holds a show once a month on the fourth Saturday from 6:30-8:30 pm (two sets). The general admission price is $12. The shows are cabaret-style, and hot meals are available for purchase ($15, jerk chicken, baked chicken, turkey chili, vegan chili). Tickets for our monthly shows can be purchased the evening of the show at the door. (Tickets for our regular monthly shows are NOT sold on Eventbrite.)
About the Band
Harry Appelman
Jazz pianist and educator Harry Appelman has performed to enthusiastic crowds across five continents. A Grammy winner for his work with the Afro Bop Alliance, Appelman has toured the United States and Canada with the Woody Herman Orchestra and the Artie Shaw Orchestra. He was a finalist at the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition and one of three prizewinners in the Great American Jazz Piano Competition (1989). He currently performs across the DMV at such venues as Blues Alley, the Kennedy Center, Wolf Trap, and other popular jazz spaces.
Tommy Cecil
Jazz bassist Tommy Cecil has been active in the DC jazz scene since 1976 when he moved from his hometown of Baltimore. He has established himself as one of the most in-demand players in the area and has appeared throughout the US and overseas. Always faithful to the melody, Tommy knows how to make any style of music swing. Tommy has had long associations with many of DC’s favorite jazz sons, including John Eaton, Buck Hill, Charlie Byrd, Dick Morgan, Shirley Horn, Brooks Tegler, and the Redd Brothers.
Tony Martucci
Tony Martucci is a jazz drummer who continues to cultivate an original and interpretive drum that is both supportive and interactive, reflecting his deep understanding of the jazz tradition. Tony is a skilled accompanist and a soloist of unusual melodic depth. With over 50 years in the business, Tony has performed and recorded on stages at home and abroad with some of the greatest names in music. A short list of those collaborations includes John Abercrombie, Mose Allison, Paul Bley, Michael and Randy Brecker, Rusty Bryant, Gary Burton, George Coleman, and Marc Copland.
Upcoming Jazz@Wesley Shows
April 27, The Blues Brothers, featuring Tiya!
May 25, The Rick Alberico Jazz Project
June 22, The Music of Olayimika Cole!
July 27, Petra Martin
August 24, Sharón Clark
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Wesley Campus, National United Methodist Church
5312 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20015 | Map and Directions
Telephone: (202) 363-4900