It’s Jazz Legacy Foundation Weekend At The Hampton Convention Center

By Glen Mason
New Journal and Guide
Arts and Culture Correspondent

The Jazz Legacy Foundation’s jazz concert experience is not just another jazz concert. It’s a unique and distinguished event that many of its supporters will say is unlike any other.

The 12th Annual Jazz Legacy Foundation experience starts Wednesday at Roger Browns Sports Bar in Portsmouth before crossing the harbor. The official JLF concert pre-party starts with Althea Rene and JJ Sansaverino.

The Hampton Convention Center becomes the nexus for jazz Nov. 7th-10th. Jazz, the only art form that originated in America, is celebrated here. The Jazz Legacy Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports jazz and music education, invites you to be part of this unique experience.

The 12th annual Jazz Legacy Foundation Gala Weekend will feature the following artists Thursday with Victor Wooten and the Wooten Brothers, Lakeside, Acoustic Alchemy, Paul Taylor, Jackiem Joyner and Adam Hawley. Friday’s marquee has Damien Escobar, Con Funk Shun, Will Downing, Avery Sunshine, The Fellas: Marcus Anderson, Julian Vaughn, Lin Rountree, Nicholas Cole and Nathan Mitchell. On Saturday, November 9th is Patrice Rushen, Richard Elliott, Walter Beasley, Zapp Band featuring bassist Bootsy Collins.

Sunday’s JLF grand finale presents Brian Culbertson, Lindsey Webster, Marion Meadows, Jazmin Ghent, Lori Williams, Leon Timbo and Ashling Cole.

The jazz journey continues in the region with the Virginia Arts Festival hosting Steve Nelson at the “pinnacle of the art form November16 at Norfolk’s Attuck’s Theatre. The rhythm of jazz never stops, and we invite you to be part of this ongoing celebration.

On Dec. 6, jazz for the holidays starts with Dave Koz’s 27th annual holiday gig with his friends: Jonathan Butler, saxophonist Vincent Ingala, guitarist Adam Hawley, and vocalist Rebecca Jade.

Sunday, December 9, Maysa will be appearing at Brothers Restaurant in downtown Norfolk.