The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) invites you to join us for Jazz at the Kramer! A music series in partnership with Paul Carr’s Jazz Academy of Music presenting a free evening of jazz at the Betty Mae Kramer Gallery & Music Room on the second Wednesday of every month.
Admission is FREE but advanced registration is required due to limited capacity. Kindly be aware that reservations are limited to 2 tickets per person. For group reservations, feel free to contact us directly at publicart@creativemoco.com.
** Please Note: Outside food and beverages are not permitted in the gallery with the exception of water.
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Jazz at the Kramer
Event Listing
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
6 p.m. at the Betty Mae Kramer Gallery and Music Room
Join us for a night of jazz featuring pianist Robert Redd and vibraphonist Chuck Redd! Click here to RSVP!
August Musicians
Robert Redd
Robert Redd is a member of The Duke Ellington Orchestra, performing throughout the U.S. and abroad. He was a member of The Keter Betts Trio for 13 years and continues to be the pianist and leader for The Wolf Trap Jazz Trio.
Robert has performed with The Smithsonian Jazz Master Works Orchestra and worked frequently as a member of The Charlie Byrd Trio. Recent recordings include: “Bouquet Chorale” (Summit Records) featuring Marty Nau and legendary saxophonist Phil Woods. Robert also appears on “When Redd is Blue”, co-led with his brother, Chuck.
Robert performs every year at The W.C. Handy Music Festival in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. He is also a member of The Brooks Tegler Trio, which performs every Sunday evening at The Irish Inn in Glen Echo, Maryland, one of the longest running jazz gigs in the Washington, D.C. area.
Visit Robert’s Website: https://robertredd.net/
Chuck Redd
Chuck Redd is an American jazz drummer and vibraphonist. Redd began touring and recording when he joined The Charlie Byrd Trio at the age of 21. He also joined The Great Guitars (Barney Kessel, Charlie Byrd and Herb Ellis). To his credit are 25 European tours and six tours of Japan with The Barney Kessel Trio, Ken Peplowski, Terry Gibbs and Conte Candoli.
Redd’s career highlights include a concert with The Dizzy Gillespie Quintet in Africa for the Nambian Independence Celebration, a recital at the White House with The Barney Kessel Trio, concerts at Carnegie Hall with Mel Torme’s Quintet, and appearances on The Tonight Show.
Redd is on the faculty at The University of Maryland School of Music and presents master classes, workshops and lectures around the country.
Visit Chuck’s Website: https://chuckredd.com/
Follow Chuck on Social Media: Instagram