Rachel Therrien (Official): Rachel Therrien @ Alabama Women in Jazz Festival 2024 – sandmountainreporter.com
The Alabama Women in Jazz Festival 2024, held on September 6 at The Speakeasy inside Straight to Ale (Campus 805) in Huntsville, Alabama, showcased a vibrant celebration of jazz music with a Latin flair. (quadcitiesdaily.com)
The event was headlined by Rachel Therrien, a Canadian trumpeter and flugelhorn player renowned for her Afro-Cuban and straight-ahead jazz styles. Therrien, a Grammy-nominated artist, presented selections from her Latin jazz project, delivering an engaging performance that resonated with the audience. (quadcitiesdaily.com)
Accompanying Therrien was Nossa Samba, a Huntsville-based ensemble specializing in Brazilian jazz and straight-ahead jazz. Their collaboration added depth and authenticity to the evening’s musical offerings. (quadcitiesdaily.com)
The festival commenced with a Soiree Party at 6:00 p.m., featuring local vocalist Boniechia James. James paid tribute to the late Angela Bofill, an influential figure in jazz and R&B, honoring her legacy through heartfelt renditions of Bofill’s classics. (quadcitiesdaily.com)
Organized by Valley Arts and Entertainment, Inc., the festival aimed to highlight the contributions of female artists in the jazz genre. The event also featured food and beverages, a meet-and-greet with the artists, and a VIP area, fostering a sense of community and appreciation for the arts. (quadcitiesdaily.com)
The Alabama Women in Jazz Festival continues to be a significant platform for celebrating and promoting the work of women in jazz, enriching Huntsville’s cultural landscape and inspiring future generations of musicians.
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