Dee Lucas Featuring Phaze Ii at Amp By Strathmore

Settle in for a night of smooth grooves and sultry sounds. Dee Lucas, a soprano saxophonist based in Atlanta, GA, offers a fresh take on contemporary jazz. Lucas has been honing his art and building his fan base since the release of Remembrance in 2004, a tribute to the late legend George Howard. A familiar face on the jazz festival scene, Lucas has shared the stage with such artists as Boney James, Hugh Masakela, and Michael Franks.

DC’s own Phaze II is likewise dedicated to bridging the gap between traditional and contemporary jazz. The six-piece ensemble has enjoyed successful national tours and several television appearances over their two decade-long career. Although Phaze II names legends like Miles Davis and John Coltrane as influences, the group also takes cues from contemporary acts like R&B-infused Pieces of a Dream and jazz fusion act Spyro Gyra....

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Settle in for a night of smooth grooves and sultry sounds. Dee Lucas, a soprano saxophonist based in Atlanta, GA, offers a fresh take on contemporary jazz. Lucas has been honing his art and building his fan base since the release of Remembrance in 2004, a tribute to the late legend George Howard. A familiar face on the jazz festival scene, Lucas has shared the stage with such artists as Boney James, Hugh Masakela, and Michael Franks.

DC’s own Phaze II is likewise dedicated to bridging the gap between traditional and contemporary jazz. The six-piece ensemble has enjoyed successful national tours and several television appearances over their two decade-long career. Although Phaze II names legends like Miles Davis and John Coltrane as influences, the group also takes cues from contemporary acts like R&B-infused Pieces of a Dream and jazz fusion act Spyro Gyra.

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