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Celebrate the electrifying finale of WoCo Fest 2024: Evolve with jazz legend, Terri Lyne Carrington. Terri Lyne is a four-time Grammy Award-winning drummer, producer, and educator, and has performed on more than 100 recordings spanning her 40-year career. She has worked tirelessly to fight for inclusivity and elevate the voice of women, trans, and non-binary jazz musicians, serving as the Founder and Artistic Director of the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice. Experience the thrill of New Standards, a project that kicks down the doors of the jazz patriarchy and celebrates women’s incredible contributions to the jazz canon, past and present, by bringing them to the mainstage.
Pre-Concert Discussion at 2:45pm
In-person and livestream tickets available.
Discover WoCo Fest 2024: Evolve, an eclectic three day festival celebrating music by women and gender-marginalized composers, produced by Boulanger Initiative and co-presented by Strathmore. Experience the evolution of music spanning centuries, from a Baroque ensemble to a collection of all-new jazz standards, an interactive sound installation, and so much in between. The opening concert will feature some of DC’s finest musicians, followed by a day of musical exhibitions, live composer workshops, and transformative discussions. The festival will close out with an electrifying performance by 4x Grammy Award-winning jazz drummer, Terri Lyne Carrington.
