Jazz in The Parks: Washington Bach Consort and Brandon Woody

The Parks at Walter Reed is a 66-acre redevelopment of the historic Walter Reed Army Medical Center, featuring multiple outdoor event areas on campus that are inviting, accessible,  and second to none in Ward 4. Anchored by the Great Lawn, the campus also boasts an Arts Plaza with a pergola stage and string lights. In addition, the 10,000-square-foot West Lot adjacent to the historic hospital provides an urban hardscape space that’s a perfect stage for projections, theater productions, festivals, and more. Additionally, a brand-new playground is conveniently located just 200 yards from the Arts Plaza and Great Lawn. The site is easily accessible by public transportation: 13 Georgia Avenue bus lines pass The Parks on 16th Street and Georgia Avenue NW, and the Takoma Metro Station is just a 13-minute walk.The Great Lawn, Arts Plaza, West Lot, and Playground are all ADA-accessible and compliant. The campus also offers ADA-compliant outdoor portable restrooms.

The Parks at Walter Reed

Bring your neighbors and friends for the city’s favorite laid-back summer evenings with four dates of Jazz in The Parks.

The Parks Historic Walter Reed

Jazz in The Parks

The DC region’s most acclaimed jazz musicians are returning to the ever-popular Jazz in The Parks on the Great Lawn this summer.

The region’s most acclaimed jazz musicians are returning to the ever-popular Jazz in The Parks on the Great Lawn this summer! Bring your neighbors and friends for the city’s favorite laid-back summer evenings – listed by <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2024/07/11/where-to-find-free-outdoor-concerts-this-summer-around-dc/" title="https://www.washingtonian.com/2024/07/11/where-to-find-free-outdoor-concerts-this-summer-around-dc/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Washingtonian magazine</a> as one of the area’s top five outdoor spots to listen to live music just last year! Bring your own picnic, blanket and refreshments, and enjoy popular local food vendors and giveaways, including some delicious <a href="https://www.instagram.com/atlanticbarbecue?igsh=MXcwYWxlMDdxeHZ2MA%3D%3D" title="https://www.instagram.com/atlanticbarbecue?igsh=MXcwYWxlMDdxeHZ2MA%3D%3D" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Atlantic Barbeque</a>! Stop by the wonderful restaurants around the Marketplace, just a block away up 12th Street. Pick up charcuterie (or a pizza!) at Whole Foods, or amazing chicken or noodles from JINYA Ramen Bar. Everything works well for takeout!The events start at 5 pm with a children’s performer (get ready to dance!), followed at 6 pm by the headliners.Dates:<ul><li>June 14: Jazz in The Parks &amp; Blues Alley Present The Blues Alley Youth Quartet followed by Herm Hopkins Soul Quartet with opener <a href="https://babarasd.com/" title="https://babarasd.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Baba Ras D</a></li><li>July 12: Jazz in The Parks presents <a href="https://bachconsort.org/" title="https://bachconsort.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Washington Bach Consort</a> and headliner Brandon Woody</li><li>August 23: Jazz in The Parks and <a href="https://www.thesoniclifeline.com/" title="https://www.thesoniclifeline.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Sonic Lifeline</a> present the <a href="https://franvielma.com/" title="https://franvielma.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Fran Vielma Pan American Orchestra</a> with opener <a href="http://www.mrrobmusictime.com/" title="http://www.mrrobmusictime.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mr. Rob</a></li><li>September 13: Jazz in The Parks presents <a href="https://www.rochellericemusic.com/" title="https://www.rochellericemusic.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rochelle Rice</a> with opener <a href="http://www.mrrobmusictime.com/" title="http://www.mrrobmusictime.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mr. Rob</a></li></ul>See below for more information on each artist! Location: The Great Lawn is located at the center of the campus. Enter from 16th Street NW, or enter from Georgia Avenue at Butternut Street NW, and follow Main Drive around to the grassy area. 1301 Main Drive NW.How to Get There: Parking is limited on campus, so walking, scooting, biking, buses, and trains are recommended. The Parks at Walter Reed is a 12-minute walk from the Takoma Metrorail Station on the Red Line, and more than a dozen bus lines run up 16th Street NW and Georgia Avenue NW. Bike parking is available on campus. Some parking is available in on-street spots; please follow the signage.Free community events at The Parks at Walter Reed are made possible by our generous sponsors: Bozzuto Construction, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company DC, Oakridge Landscaping, Range Construction, Saul Ewing, Feldman Ruel, Wiles Mensch. About the artists:July 12, 2025No kids opener for this event. Join us for a double header featuring the <a href="https://bachconsort.org/" title="https://bachconsort.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Washington Bach Consort</a> followed by Blue Note recording artist <a href="https://www.brandonwoody.com/" title="https://www.brandonwoody.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Brandon Woody</a>. The Washington Bach Consort is a nationally preeminent vocal and period-instrument ensemble based in Washington, DC. While the group is especially renowned for its historically informed performances of 18th-century music on period instruments, the entire breadth of its offerings spans the 14th to the 19th centuries. The Consort has also made regular appearances alongside prestigious groups such as the National Symphony Orchestra, the Post-Classical Ensemble, Washington Performing Arts, and the Washington Cathedral Choral Society Trumpeter and composer Brandon Woody was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, and started his musical journey at the age of 7. Since then, Woody has gone on to become an international artist, performing with his band Upendo, curating projects for major museums, film scoring, collaborating with brands, teaching, and performing at major venues and institutions around the globe. Woody uses music as a tool for healing, genuine connection, and celebrating community.Woody formed his longtime band Upendo in 2017 while still in school as a vehicle to perform his own original compositions. A modern jazz juggernaut, Upendo is a multi-generational and expandable group that features a core quartet of pianist Troy Long, bassist Michael Saunders, and drummer Quincy Phillips.His debut album “For The Love Of It All” was released on May 9th, on Blue Note Records.

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