Fri Dec 22

Langston Hughes II "Not So Silent Night"

Fri, December 22
7PM / $35 | $7 Fees
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Blues Alley

1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20007

Langston Hughes II

A night of reimaginings of your classic holiday favorites.

"Every note was played with such passion the audience was on the edge of their seat wanting to hear more"- Ed Baldi (The Hemingway Room)

"Dynamic emotive sound"- Strathmore

"This young musician is poised to make an impact with his emotion-evoking sound and style"- All About Jazz

Langston Hughes II is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and bandleader based in New York City whose music radiates with beauty, passion, and positivity. Through each piece he performs or composes, he invites the audience to share in his life experiences, paying homage to the iconic musicians who have influenced him while also embodying a distinctive sound inspired by his faith.

Langston is an alumnus of Howard University a current student at The Juilliard School in New York City. He has been the recipient of an array of awards and achievements, including being a featured soloist for the United States Army Blues Orchestra and a Strathmore Artist in Residence during their 2021-2022 performance season. He was also selected to participate in the Betty Carter Jazz Ahead Residency at the John F. Kennedy Center where he had the opportunity to study under jazz greats such as Jason Moran, Marcus Printup, Peter Martin, Clarence Penn, Casey Benjamin, Micheal Bowie, Chris Thomas, and Chamille Thurman.

Langston continues to develop his skills, knowledge, and creative thinking through teachers and mentors such as Charlie Young III, Bruce Williams, Cyrus Chestnut, and others.

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Fri, December 22

7PM / $35 | $7 Fees
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*Please note:
1. Final sale, no refunds, not transferable.
2. $15 food/beverage minimum per person not included in ticket price.
3. Seating first come at the door. Doors open 6 PM & 8:45 PM respectively.
4. Photography or Recording of any kind is prohibited during the performance.
5. Keep conversation to a minimum during the performance.

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