40 Years of music.
The Richmond Jazz Society is celebrating its 40th anniversary dedicated to the preservation and advancement of jazz in the local area by presenting local, national and international jazz artists through its guest educator concert series, scholarships and community outreach programs. Its 2019 season kicked off Sept. 10 with a performance by founding board member J. Plunky Branch and The Universal Ensemble, with vocalists Lady Eka-Eta (Jacqueline Holoman Lewis) and legendary Ghanaian percussionist Okyerema Asante. Enjoying the event are founding board members, from left, Nelson R. Lawson, Mr. Branch, B.J. Brown, William S. Lowe, G. Khari Branch and Robert L. Payne Sr. The yearlong celebration will continue with concerts by the Kenney Rittenhouse Ensemble featuring Imani Gonzales on Oct. 8; the Steve Wilson Quintet with special guest Bill Pierce on Nov. 12; and vocalist Rene Marie on Dec. 10. Details: www.vajazz.org.
