Jazz with Dwight Lenox and Lenox Avenue Express August 12, 2009

Wright Memorial Public Library Summer Blanket Concert Series is proud to host a concert by noted Columbus jazz vocalist Dwight Lenox and his trio, Lenox Avenue Express, on Wednesday, August 12 at 6:30 p.m. While growing up in New York, Dwight honed his vocal talent in the church choir. After moving to Los Angeles, he went on to study and perform a range of musical styles, from blues to ballads and jazz to swing. Dwight's impeccable stylistic instincts and rhythmic phrasing have garnered the attention of some of the finest musicians in the industry. He continues to be a featured vocalist with the 17-piece Columbus Jazz Orchestra and has performed with such renowned musicians as Sammy Tucker, organist Hank Marr, Ramsey Lewis and Herbie Mann, and many others.

Summer Family Blanket Concerts are funded by a grant from the Wright Memorial Public Library Foundation which has been supporting special library projects and events and capital growth for the library since 1997. This concert was made possible with additional funding from the Ohio Arts Council and will take place on the north lawn of the library, with the meeting room as the rain site. Patrons should bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating and are welcome to bring a picnic supper if they wish.

The program is free and open to the public. Anyone with questions can contact the library at (937) 294-7171.

Wright Memorial Public Library is located at 1776 Far Hills Avenue in Oakwood.

Official Website: http://www.wrightlibrary.org