Thursday Night Jazz: Kente Summer Madness with The Jason Washington Group & DJ Bus Crates

Kente Arts Alliance meets Thursday Night Jazz in this sensational series of summer shows.

The Jason Washington Group plays the second installment of the Kente Summer Madness Concert Series presented by Kente Arts Alliance. 

Come early to kick off the vibe with a soulful set from DJ Bus Crates. Bus Crates is a DJ, musician, and vinyl junkie from Pittsburgh. He’s also made some strides internationally in Canada and Germany. Though he frequently travels, his roots are firmly planted right here in Pittsburgh.

Taking the stage after Bus Crates’ set is Jason Washington, a musician and educator based in Pittsburgh. Jason began his musical journey in church at the age of three. He pursued his musical interests later at CAPA high school, then followed up at Temple University. He plays a variety of music including jazz, gospel, and R&B. Grab your friends and have a night to remember!

Doors will open at 6pm for the pre-show happy hour with DJ Bus Crates. The concert will begin at 7pm.

About Kente Arts Alliance:

Formed in 2007, Kente Arts Alliance is an African American arts organization whose mission is to present high-quality art of the African Diaspora. Kente’s aim is to present art with a purpose by presenting programs that entertain, inform, and uplift the residents of underserved communities. They work to increase the visibility and awareness of African Diaspora art in an effort to preserve it, utilize venues where people live in order to increase access and affordability, build sustainable arts programming to support revitalization in those communities, and develop new audiences to expand patronage to the arts.

About Your Visit: 

The in-house restaurant 40 North is open for dinner from 5-9pm. Please visit Open Table or call 412-435-1111 to make a reservation.