Friday Music Series: Washington Women in Jazz Festival with Amy K Bormet

featuring Patricia Lopez (Uruguay) and WWJ Vocal Trio: Taylor Young, Taylar Lee, and Samiyah Muhammad 

Amy K Bormet is a pianist, vocalist, and composer, known for her fearless free-wheeling style and dedication to creating new music. To collaborate with and celebrate women musicians, she started the annual Washington Women in Jazz Festival in 2011, directing, financing, and performing in an annual festival and women-focused events throughout the year in the DC area. She has formed several ensembles to perform and record her compositions, including L.A.-based quintet, AmyAna, co-led with Brazilian drummer Ana Barreiro; The Harold Trio, an instant composition ensemble with Tina Raymond, drums and Biggi Vinkeloe, saxophone/flute; and her quintet, Ephemera, a project of women’s poetry and improvisation. The Georgetown University Music Program’s Friday Music Series features acclaimed artists in free concerts on select Fridays at 12:30 p.m.

McNEIR HALL, NEW NORTH BUILDING

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