Come early to the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival on August 23rd from 6PM – 7PM and August 24th from 2PM – 3PM for a special opening act featuring the Langston Hughes II trio. The band will perform just outside the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater at Marcus Garvey Park. For more information on the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival and the featured acts, visit the festival website.
BIO:
Langston Hughes II, a 22-year-old saxophonist, woodwind doubler, composer, and educator, stands out as a remarkable young talent in today’s vibrant music scene. Currently pursuing a master’s degree in Jazz Studies at The Juilliard School in New York City, Langston’s musical journey commenced in Washington D.C. and thrived through his education at Howard University.
Admitted to The Juilliard School in 2023, Langston left an indelible impression on luminaries such as Rufus Reid and Wynton Marsalis. In his inaugural year, he embarked on a tour with Wynton Marsalis and The Jazz at Lincoln Orchestra, sharing the stage with esteemed artists like Jazzmeia Horn, Orrin Evans, and joining Ulysses Owens Jr. and his Generation Y band for a memorable run in Tokyo, Japan, at The Cotton Castle.
Langston has also taken the lead with his own quartet at prestigious venues and festivals, including Blues Alley, Keystone Korner, The Kennedy Center, the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival, and the DC Jazz Festival, captivating audiences and leaving them yearning for more.
With years of experience and an ever-growing arsenal of technical and creative skills, Langston has cultivated a distinctive sound that radiates beauty, passion, and positivity.
Marcus Garvey Park - 18 Mt. Morris Park West, New York, NY 10027
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