a Tribute to Gretchen Parlato Featuring Ahji Cook at Jazz At Packard Place

Jazz at Packard Place returns this month with a tribute to Gretchen Parlato.

Vocalist Ahji, one of Charlotte's own, will do the honors of paying homage to the Grammy-nominated singer.

Ahji truly represents the diversity of Charlotte! Born into a musical family, her appreciation for all genres of music blend to make her sound both unique and relatable to all crowds! She's been singing since the age of three and holds, Gretchen Parlato, Brandy, Kim Burrell, Michael Jackson, Ella Fitzgerald, Anita Baker to be some of her biggest influences! She has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in gospel music and has been described by many as one of the purest voices around. This artist is sure to keep you captivated and having fun all while inspiring you with her beautiful spirit. “This will be such a wonderful night of Jazz, says Ahji. “I am truly blessed to be able to bring the beauty of Gretchen’s style to Charlotte”....

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Jazz at Packard Place returns this month with a tribute to Gretchen Parlato.

Vocalist Ahji, one of Charlotte's own, will do the honors of paying homage to the Grammy-nominated singer.

Ahji truly represents the diversity of Charlotte! Born into a musical family, her appreciation for all genres of music blend to make her sound both unique and relatable to all crowds! She's been singing since the age of three and holds, Gretchen Parlato, Brandy, Kim Burrell, Michael Jackson, Ella Fitzgerald, Anita Baker to be some of her biggest influences! She has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in gospel music and has been described by many as one of the purest voices around. This artist is sure to keep you captivated and having fun all while inspiring you with her beautiful spirit. “This will be such a wonderful night of Jazz, says Ahji. “I am truly blessed to be able to bring the beauty of Gretchen’s style to Charlotte”.

Opening for Ahji is Marcus Jones, another one of Charlotte's hidden treasures. A mind-blowing saxophonist with a personality as big as his sound, and that personality comes out every time he steps on stage. Bending, twisting and commanding his rhythm section without saying a word, it's never hard to tell that what he has is something special.

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