About this event

JAZZAlive Remembers Howard "Kingfish" Franklin, Jr.

Allyn Johnson and the UDC JAZZtet, featuring the powerful saxophonist Bruce Williams, pay tribute to Howard "Kingfish" Franklin, Jr. – drummer-bandleader, educator, UDC Jazz Studies graduate, and beloved member of our Washington, D.C. jazz community.

Monday, April 25th @ 7:30pm, Doors: 6:30pm

FREE & Open to the Public, Registration is Limited

Join us in–person at UDC

UDC Theatre of the Arts–46E

4200 Connecticut Avenue NW

Info: (202) 274-5803 • jazzalive@udc.edu • JAZZAlive

All visitors must follow UDC COVID-19 protocol. Currently, all visitors must show proof of vaccination for admission and wear masks for the duration of the performance and time on campus.

About Howard “Kingfish” Franklin, Jr.:

• Michael J. West, “D.C. Giant Howard 'Kingfish' Franklin Has Died.” Washington City Paper, 25 August 2021.
• Allyn Johnson & Howard “Kingfish” Franklin, Jr.: Meet the Artist on the Bandstand. November 14, 2017, University of the District of Columbia.