Frederick Jazz Festival: Dominique Bianco & Graham Breedlove Group

Dominique Bianco’s vocals have been described as “a sign of life for straight-ahead jazz.” - Thomas Gartman CapitalBop 2022

Dominique Bianco is a renowned jazz vocalist who adds her own distinctive touch to jazz standards, with remarkable virtuosity, innate interpretative abilities, awe-inspiring improvisational skills, and unique melodic original compositions. Currently based in the DC area, by way of Staten Island, New York, “she has garnered comparisons to Ella Fitzgerald and has a voice that is timeless”.

Jazz Times magazine writes: "Breedlove has chops...and is the leader of a tight, forceful band". The International Trumpet Guild's Journal raves, "...one of the most exciting trumpet players on the planet!" Graham’s compositions have been featured on NBC’s Today show, Food Network’s Emeril Live and the Washington Post has called it “...terrific...with luminous, fine-grained autumnal harmonies...”. Currently a trumpet soloist with the Army Blues in Washington, DC, Breedlove has performed with The Saturday Night Live Band, Ray Charles, Ramsey Lewis, Doc Severinsen and Mariah Carey. Breedlove has appeared on over 200 recordings, including back-to-back Grammy winning CDs in 2004 and 2005, and his own CD “Coming Home”, available on iTunes and at Amazon.com.

Doors, 12:30pm. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door for $30. Sky Stage is an open-air venue, please dress for the weather. Beer/wine available for 21+ with ID. Other soft drinks, water, and small snacks available for purchase. Food trucks in the vicinity.