Friday, April 14, 8 p.m.: Mingus Dynasty Quintet
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater
1101 6th St SW, Washington, DC
The Library joins forces with D.C. JazzFest to celebrate the 100th birth year and legacy of the virtuoso bassist, bandleader and prolific composer Charles Mingus. The celebration features a display of selections from the Library’s Charles Mingus Collection, which includes manuscripts, correspondence, photographs, artwork, artifacts and writings by and about Mingus. Presented through the generous support of the Revada Foundation of the Logan Family. Register for tickets here.