Cyrus Chestnut - “where Gospel Meets Jazz” at Monty Alexander Jazz Festival at Avalon Theatre

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Closing out the Monty Alexander Jazz Festival is pianist Cyrus Chestnut, performing Where Gospel Meets Jazz at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 1st, at the Avalon Theatre in Easton, Maryland.

Born in Baltimore—his father the organist at his local church—the composer and producer says he’s always believed in the deep connection between jazz and God. His works unabashedly demonstrate this concept, seamlessly blending facets of jazz with elements of gospel, R&B, and classical genres.