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Najwa Parkins and the After Hours Trio at Jazz Bridge Neighborhood Concert Series at
Courtesy of Bruce Klauber | Posted on January 2, 2014
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Wed, February 12, 2014
7:30 p.m.
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The Jazz Bridge Second Wednesdays, Neighborhood Concerts Series at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion--2110 Chestnut Street in Center City Philadelphia—presents vocalist Najwa Parkins and the After Hours Trio on Wednesday, February 12. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., tickets are $10/$5 for students, and are only available at the door. For info: 215-517-8337 or visit jazzbridge.org/events/neighborhood-concerts.
Najwa Parkins is a graduate of Temple University’s Boyer College of Music and Dance, where she was a member of the Jazz Band—as a singer and trombonist—led by Terell Stafford. Stylistically, she’s been described as refreshing and unique, but above all, her individual sound ranges from smoky and edgy to swinging and soulful. In addition to her work with her After Hours Trio--Tal Shtuhl on Vox and tenor saxophone, bassist Justin Sekelewski, and guitarist Dan Hanrahan--Parkins has worked with some of the legendary figures in jazz, including Phil Woods and Bob Dorough....