Vocalist

Jazzy Ash invites the whole family to come along on a Crescent City inspired, jazzy music adventure with her band the Leaping Lizards. She’s a talented and prolific songwriter as well as a musical treasure hunter, highlighting traditional songs, rhythms, and rhymes that have been handed down by African-American children, adults, and musicians for generations.

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Jazzy Ash & The Leaping Lizards

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Vocalist, writer, and arts educator Jazzy Ash invites you to come along on a pizzazzy, energetic musical adventure. This interactive concert delves into the history and development of jazz from its origins in New Orleans’ Congo Square to the present. Along with her band, the Leaping Lizards, Ash introduces jazz pioneers Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington and shares family stories, including her grandfather’s work to advance voting rights and learning how to make beignets with her mother. This performance includes a call-and-response sing-along, an imagined Mardi Gras parade, and a grand finale that will have the audience up on its feet. Get ready to have some fun!

Vocalist

Jazzy Ash

Events

Past events

2 - 3 Nov, 2024

Jazzy Ash & The Leaping Lizards · Segerstrom Center For The Arts

Sep 28, 2024

For Families Jazzy Ash & The Leaping Lizards · University Musical Society

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