Jun 7, 2023 - Things to Do

The N.C. Museum of Art's outdoor jazz series is packed with quality

Zachery Eanes

Kamasi Washington performs at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 22, 2023. Photo: Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Coachella

The N.C. Museum of Art's summer jazz concert series returns this month with a jam-packed schedule set for the museum's outdoor stage.

🎤 June 8: Grammy award-winning jazz vocalist Lalah Hathaway and keyboardist PJ Morton.

🎹 June 22: Pianist Robert Glasper is joined by Samara Joy, a young jazz vocalist who recently won best new artist at the Grammys.

🥁 June 29: Legendary latin jazz bandleader Eddie Palmieri comes to Raleigh along with Sheila E., a drumming icon and former Prince collaborator.

🎷 July 13: The king of smooth jazz Kenny G.

🎼 July 20: The a cappella group Take 6 and vocalist Chrisette Michele.

🪐 July 29: While not part of the series, modern jazz composer Kamasi Washington is also coming to the museum along with Sun Ra Arkestra.

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The N.C. Museum of Art's outdoor jazz series is packed with quality

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