Notorious Jazz

MARIA HOWELL | GIRLS IN GOWNS
2024-08-24 18:15 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Middle C Jazz, 300 South Brevard Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
Girls in Gowns is a unique musical initiative created by singer and actor Maria Howell. This collaborative project features female performers coming together to showcase their talents while dressed in elegant gowns. The concept blends various musical genres, highlighting the diverse capabilities of each performer. The inaugural performance of “Girls in Gowns” took place at a fundraising event over 10 years ago, for Students Without Mothers, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting students, who have lost their mothers. Over time, the event has grown in popularity, becoming a highly anticipated occasion, wherever it’s presented. It not only celebrates musical artistry, but also raises funds for scholarships, continuing to support and empower deserving students in need.
For more information about the non-profit organization, visit www.studentswithoutmothers.org
The Girls: Maria Howell, Tracy Hamlin, Ronee Martin, Karen Briggs ~ violin
The Band: Noel Freidline ~ piano/keys | Zack Page ~ bass | Justin Varnes ~ drums

KATE MCGARRY QUARTET
2024-08-24 18:30 - 22:30 | Missy Lane’s Assembly Room, 310 E. Main Street, Durham, NC, 27701, United States
A jazz vocalist who has brought authenticity and vitality to every song regardless of genre. As an educator she has taught at the Manhattan School of Music and the California Jazz Conservancy.
She has seven compact discs, three Grammy nominations, and Downbeat Magazine 2016 Critic’s Poll #1 Rising Star Female Vocalist.
