The Jazz Academy of Music Presents “Jazz Under the Stars”
These Sunday evening concerts will illuminate your week! The “Jazz Under the Stars” series will bring some of the best Jazz artists in this region to the Metropolitan DC area. The shows are from 7pm - 9pm at the Arts and Innovation Center on the Rooftop Terrace, Rockville Town Center, 155 Gibbs Street, Rockville, MD 20850
On September 28 @ 7pm - The Eric Byrd Trio.
This Trio of friends will perform selections from their latest CD which is a tribute to Ray Charles, which is Eric’s musical hero. They will bring a collection of songs exploring the jazz side of “The Genius.” For the concert , the Byrd Trio with their power hitting horn section form The Brother Ray Band! For more information go to www.EricByrd.com
On October 5th @ 7pm - The FAB Trio
The FAB Trio featuring Felicia Carter — an incredible collaboration which has birthed a new level of music and brought to the series. They will go above and beyond the Great American songbook for a “nu jazz”. Also, some of their work can be heard on the television documentary on the B&O Railroad, scheduled to air on WETA(DC). For more information on the FAB Trio go to www.myspace.com/bassamyshook and for Felicia Carter www.FeliciaCarter.com .
THE FINAL CONCERT
On October 26 @ 7pm - JAO with Janine Carter
The final concert is a tribute to a friend of the Jazz Academy of Music, Ronnie Wells. The 2008 Jazz Academy Orchestra [JAO] will be be performing charts from the big band era and accompanying vocalist Janine Carter. Janine brings her own Jazz style with a gospel feel and the influence of her mentor, Ronnie Wells. Janine will be performing some of Ronnie’s favorites. For more information on Janine see her website www.JanineCarter.com
Concert opens on Sept 14th with critically acclaimed Jazz saxophonist Paul Carr! 
The Jazz Academy Orchestra begins the Fall semester on Wednesday, September 17th at Sligo Middle School. This session promises to be fun and exciting for the students. There will be plenty of activities including a chance to be in a line-up with area Jazz talent. 
Assistant Director Pepe Gonzalez with the Mingus JAM Band
Director Paul Carr with the Coltrane JAM Band featuring Sharon Clark
