Serving Up Wisdom: A Jazz Lunch with the Obasi Akoto Quartet

Serving Up Wisdom: A Jazz Lunch with the Obasi Akoto Quartet

Join us for Pratt's Older Adult Luncheon which will feature a performance from the Obasi Akoto Quartet featuring vocalist Anna-lisa.

By Enoch Pratt Free Library

Date and time

Wednesday, May 8 · 10:30am - 1pm EDT

Location

Enoch Pratt Free Library

400 Cathedral Street Baltimore, MD 21201

About this event

  • 2 hours 30 minutes

This program is recommended for individuals 55+; however, all are welcome.

Join us for Enoch Pratt Free Library’s FREE luncheon series, which offers patrons an afternoon of engaging conversations, performances, and activities. Pratt is excited to work in partnership with several community organizations to bring in a variety of dynamic presenters and performers, with rich academic and artistic backgrounds to lead these programs.

What’s on the menu:

May’s luncheon will feature a performance from the Obasi Akoto Quartet featuring vocalist Anna-lisa. Pratt has partnered with Contemporary Arts Inc. to host this exciting jazz performance that explores jazz history through vocals and instrumentals. Participants should anticipate favorites from Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Nina Simone, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, and many more.

Lunch and all supplies will be provided.

Please contact Madelyn McCaully at mmccaully@prattlibrary.org or 410-396-5494, if you have questions about registration or to arrange for FREE transportation from designated locations.

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Enoch Pratt Free Library

We serve the residents of Baltimore with locations throughout the city, and the residents of Maryland as the State Library Resource Center.

 is "to provide equal access to information, services, and opportunities that empower, enrich, and enhance the quality of life for all."

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