This concert is part of our 2024 Jazz & Blues Concert Series!

About: Talented, Dynamic, Excellent. The members of the musical group Collaboration personify a sense of purpose and vision that is sure to propel them into the realm of success and stardom. If you’re looking for the same old tired and whiny saxophone-driven sound too prevalent in this smooth jazz driven era, then look elsewhere. This group has put the “soul” back into jazz with its sexy and supple sound.

Performing a mixed repertoire of jazz, R&B, popular, traditional, and inspirational music, these emerging titans of music choose not to limit themselves to any one form of music so that they can accommodate a variety of audiences.

Drummer Kenneth Dickerson and saxophonist Tracey Cutler founded the band while they were students at Cardozo High School in Washington, DC. After graduating high school Dickerson and Cutler continued to study and hone their craft at the University of the District of Columbia, majoring in jazz studies.

Band members include keyboardist Tony Walker, whose smooth sophisticated style is comparable to jazz icons Herbie Hancock, Joe Sample, and George Duke; bass player Mark Russell, who looks to Marcus Miller for inspiration; and lead vocalist Lori Williams, whose influences are Anita Baker, Rachelle Farrell and Dianne Reeves.

Enjoy the tranquility of the “soul” in your music. Enjoy COLLABORATION. 

Date & Time: Saturday, May 25, 2024. Doors open at 6:00 PM and the concert starts at 7:00 PM.

Ticket Price: This is a FREE event, but registration is encouraged.

Ticket Information: Register online or by calling the Barns of Rose Hill Box Office at 540-955-2004 (Noon to 3:00 PM – Tuesday through Saturday). When our Box Office is closed, please leave a message.

Program Sponsors: We extend our special thanks to the Clarke County Democratic Committee for sponsoring this program!