Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. Summer Concert With The Barbara Walker Story at Woodside Park

Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. in partnership with Jazz Bridge will host the Summer Jazz in the Park Concerts at various parks in the 4th district. These concerts are FREE and open to the public.

Vocalist Barbara Walker will bring her group to Woodside Park located at 3910-18 Conshohocken Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131

Barbara Walker — a powerhouse vocalist possessed of a rich dynamic baritone and nuanced subtle theatricality — is well versed in everything from Hammond B-3 organ jazz (thank her dad for that, as the West Philly pair played together) to simmering R&B (Aretha and Al Green were her first favorites). She’s toured with Patti LaBelle, Oscar Brown Jr. and Branford Marsalis, recorded with LL Cool J and Jamaaladeen Tacuma, made house music for the Brando/DeNiro movie “The Score” and worked the dramatic musical stage in tribute to Duke Ellington with “Essentially Ellington.”...

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Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. in partnership with Jazz Bridge will host the Summer Jazz in the Park Concerts at various parks in the 4th district. These concerts are FREE and open to the public.

Vocalist Barbara Walker will bring her group to Woodside Park located at 3910-18 Conshohocken Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131

Barbara Walker — a powerhouse vocalist possessed of a rich dynamic baritone and nuanced subtle theatricality — is well versed in everything from Hammond B-3 organ jazz (thank her dad for that, as the West Philly pair played together) to simmering R&B (Aretha and Al Green were her first favorites). She’s toured with Patti LaBelle, Oscar Brown Jr. and Branford Marsalis, recorded with LL Cool J and Jamaaladeen Tacuma, made house music for the Brando/DeNiro movie “The Score” and worked the dramatic musical stage in tribute to Duke Ellington with “Essentially Ellington.”

Jazz Bridge assists Jazz and Blues musicians living in the Greater Philadelphia Metro area who face financial, health, housing and similar crises.

A registered 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, Jazz Bridge also supports musicians by providing paid performance opportunities through our live neighborhood concerts and special event presentations. A community favorite for over 12 years, our concerts celebrate the Philadelphia Jazz & Blues tradition and build cultural awareness throughout the region.

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