the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage will present Washington Musica Viva performing a concert of music
by Czech jazz composer Jaroslav Ježek, arranged by contemporary composer Charley Gerard. Ježek worked as the main composer for
comedic playwrights and filmmakers Jan Werich and Jiří Voskovec (V+W), leaders of the Prague Liberated Theater. He was fascinated
by American jazz legend Duke Ellington. Musicians include Charley Gerard (saxophone), Jackie Coleman (trumpet), Jared Dubin
(trombone), Lenny Robinson (drummer), James King (bass), and Carl Banner (piano). Admission is free. No reservations are required
Official Website: http://www.mutualinspirations.org/
Added by czech_events on August 23, 2012