Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival

08/04/2026

CARRKEYS!!! Westminster Church August 14th Featuring Paul Carr, Marshall Keys, Eric Byrd, Herman Burney and Quincy Phillips!! Save The Date!!! We hope to see you there!

07/13/2026

I am completely blown away with this awesome acknowledgment from the DC legendary Musicians! I want to thank Tonya Truesdale and DCLM members. Special thanks to our great ancestor Dr. Sandra Truesdale, a real super hero because of her work in the community and her work for the betterment of musicians. The opportunities she provided for the Jazz Academy and me rank among my highest moments. Her spirit inspires me to this day. ❤️🙏🏾

06/25/2026

MAJF TBT

06/10/2026

Today!!!!🔥🔥🔥 it’s sold out, but as we always say come anyway, and most times you are able to get in… but this is really gonna be a great show. Three beautiful artists, creating and shaping music in an awesome art gallery.

05/07/2026

https://youtu.be/6oz3WVjn3wA?si=X-49QF2YEX3tEa1G
What a story teller!!! Really looking to this weekend at the Caton Castle with this incredible talent! Saturday 6-9:00pm Don’t miss out! The Real Deal

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05/05/2026

If you haven’t heard Joy Brown, the great Joy Brown, do yourself a favor and come down to the Caton Castle this Saturday night. Featuring Ryan Hansler, Michael Bowie and Lenny Robinson! Get ready for a swinging good time, guaranteed!

05/01/2026

MAJF Director Paul Carr is quoted in this piece!

On International Jazz Day, we celebrated the brilliance of jazz as a global language and honor legends like Benny Golson, whose journey from Howard to the world stage helped define the soundtrack of a century. From timeless compositions to unforgettable performances, his influence reminds us that jazz is more than music, its storytelling, culture, and innovation in motion.

Full Story: https://thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/international-jazz-day-paying-tribute-benny-golson-who-went-howard-hollywood-while-helping-transform

05/01/2026

TONIGHT: Delfeayo Marsalis and the Paul Carr Quartet LIVE at Blues Alley!!! This show is Mardi Gras and New Orleans jazz fest rolled into one Jazz Party!!! You will dance home🎉🎶💯

04/29/2026

Tonight!!! 7:00pm Howard University Jazz Ensemble live at Blues Alley!!! HU Jazz combo at 9:30pm featuring Cyrus Chestnut, Herman Burney, Paul Carr and very talented Jazz students of HU!!! Don’t miss this historic night of jazz excellence!

04/28/2026

Tomorrow night the Howard University Jazz Ensemble live at Blues Alley!!! HU Jazz combo at 9:30 featuring Cyrus Chestnut, Herman Burney, Paul Carr and very talented Jazz students of HU!!! Don’t miss this historic night of jazz excellence!