The vibrant 2nd annual D’JAM Jazz Stroll unfolded Saturday in the Dallas Arts District. Celebrating the 11th anniversary of Dallas Jazz Appreciation Month (D’JAM), this event brought together a diverse array of jazz aficionados and talent that calls North Texas home.
Why: Jazz Appreciation Month is dedicated to celebrating the legacy and vitality of jazz. Coordinated by a passionate collective of jazz presenters, educators, and supporters, this event honors both the legends and rising stars of the jazz scene.
Who: The Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Jazz Orchestra, Kay & Kent Ellington, Jisun Choi, Carolyn Lee Jones & David Slater, Simone, Fredrick Sanders Quartet, Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra Jazz Combo & Jazz Orchestra, Damon K. Clark, Kim Plato Gypsy Jazz Trio, Maya Piata and the Festival of Joy Indian Classical Music.
Where: Various venues throughout the Dallas Arts District, including Booker T Washington High School, Ellie’s Restaurant & Lounge, The Crow Museum of Asian Art, La Stella Cucina Verace, St. Paul United Methodist Church, Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas Museum of Art, The Playwright Irish Pub, and Klyde Warren Park.
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