Celebrate the centennial of two towering figures who changed music forever. A virtuoso gathering of some of the best jazz players you’ve ever heard join to form the Attucks Jazz Orchestra, bringing the fire and beauty of Miles Davis and John Coltrane to life in a night of swing, innovation, and fearless creativity. From cool elegance to spiritual intensity, this concert honors the sound that defined modern jazz — and still shapes it today.

Featuring

Todd Stoll, director

Soloists

Anthony Hervey, trumpet
Kirk Whalum, saxophone

Reeds

James Nesbit
Stephanie Sanders
John Winn
Nii Akwei Adoteye

Trumpet
Nathaniel Williford
Eric Williams
Steven Cunningham
Duane Smith

Trombone

Jennifer Krupa
Lexi Hamner
Joseph Jefferson

Rhythm

John Toomey, piano
William Ledbetter, bass
Maria Marmarou, drums

Supported in part by The City of Norfolk