9th Annual DC Jazz Leaders Gala

The Capitol Hill Jazz Foundation proudly presents the 9th Annual DC Jazz Leaders in Service Awards Gala. This ceremony recognizes leaders in the DC jazz community who have dedicated their lives to performing, teaching, presenting, advocating, archiving and promoting jazz in Washington, D.C. This years' honorees are Yvette Spears, Shirleta Settles, Patricia Brantley, Michael Thomas, Reginald Cyntje and Rev. Dr. Willie Jolley.Thank you to our host Leslie Olabisi, the CHJF board of directors, our sponsors and our student performers, The Capitol Hill Jazz All Stars.