
YMI Banjul-Banjo Series Presents Jazz & Soul Sessions
Warm, late-night jazz and soul sets led by husband-and-wife Kelle Jolly and the Will Boyd Project, backed by a full band in YMI Cultural Center’s historic arts hub; recurring 4th Friday/Saturday residency.
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Warm, intimate jazz and soul sets led by husband and wife vocalists Kelle Jolly and the Will Boyd Project, backed by a tight band in the historic YMI Cultural Center; recurring 4th Friday/Saturday ticketed residency.

Warm, intimate jazz and soul sets led by husband and wife vocalists Kelle Jolly and the Will Boyd Project, backed by a tight band in the historic YMI Cultural Center; recurring 4th Friday/Saturday ticketed residency.
Warm, intimate jazz and soul sets led by husband and wife vocalists Kelle Jolly and the Will Boyd Project, backed by a tight band in the historic YMI Cultural Center; recurring 4th Friday/Saturday ticketed residency.

Soulful jazz sets featuring banjo, blending African diasporic rhythms with American jazz traditions at the historic YMI Cultural Center, an intimate concert series highlighting vocalist Kelle Jolly and the Will Boyd Project.

Soulful jazz sets featuring banjo, blending African diasporic rhythms with American jazz traditions at the historic YMI Cultural Center, an intimate concert series highlighting vocalist Kelle Jolly and the Will Boyd Project.
Soulful jazz sets featuring banjo, blending African diasporic rhythms with American jazz traditions at the historic YMI Cultural Center, an intimate concert series highlighting vocalist Kelle Jolly and the Will Boyd Project.

Sultry jazz and deep soul grooves anchored by expressive vocals and a warm rhythm section, offering an intimate late evening concert atmosphere that invites both seated listening and relaxed social dancing in a historic space.

Sultry jazz and deep soul grooves anchored by expressive vocals and a warm rhythm section, offering an intimate late evening concert atmosphere that invites both seated listening and relaxed social dancing in a historic space.
Sultry jazz and deep soul grooves anchored by expressive vocals and a warm rhythm section, offering an intimate late evening concert atmosphere that invites both seated listening and relaxed social dancing in a historic space.

Roaring Twenties inspired cocktail attire and a sumptuous dinner set the mood as Kelle Jolly and Will Boyd perform live. The evening honors Black History Month trailblazers and unveils Kujichagulia and Kuumba residencies.

Roaring Twenties inspired cocktail attire and a sumptuous dinner set the mood as Kelle Jolly and Will Boyd perform live. The evening honors Black History Month trailblazers and unveils Kujichagulia and Kuumba residencies.
Roaring Twenties inspired cocktail attire and a sumptuous dinner set the mood as Kelle Jolly and Will Boyd perform live. The evening honors Black History Month trailblazers and unveils Kujichagulia and Kuumba residencies.

Closing reception for a multidisciplinary exhibition that probes race, space, and faith through collaborative artworks, archival materials, and artist and theologian dialogue; an intimate community gathering reflecting history, belief, imagination, and sense of place.

Closing reception for a multidisciplinary exhibition that probes race, space, and faith through collaborative artworks, archival materials, and artist and theologian dialogue; an intimate community gathering reflecting history, belief, imagination, and sense of place.
Closing reception for a multidisciplinary exhibition that probes race, space, and faith through collaborative artworks, archival materials, and artist and theologian dialogue; an intimate community gathering reflecting history, belief, imagination, and sense of place.

Alchemic improvisational jazz quartet distills original, through composed and free form passages into elemental, exploratory sets in an intimate cocktail lounge, with late night performances prioritizing spontaneous interplay and textural dynamics.

Alchemic improvisational jazz quartet distills original, through composed and free form passages into elemental, exploratory sets in an intimate cocktail lounge, with late night performances prioritizing spontaneous interplay and textural dynamics.
Alchemic improvisational jazz quartet distills original, through composed and free form passages into elemental, exploratory sets in an intimate cocktail lounge, with late night performances prioritizing spontaneous interplay and textural dynamics.

Gritty, horn tinged rock and soul renditions and danceable cover grooves in a dim, intimate wine bar setting, paired with curated wine flights and energetic close up live band performance.

Gritty, horn tinged rock and soul renditions and danceable cover grooves in a dim, intimate wine bar setting, paired with curated wine flights and energetic close up live band performance.
Gritty, horn tinged rock and soul renditions and danceable cover grooves in a dim, intimate wine bar setting, paired with curated wine flights and energetic close up live band performance.

Warm upright bass led jazz with conversational saxophone and brushed drums, moving from mellow standards to exploratory improvisations in an intimate cocktail lounge atmosphere with late night sets.

Warm upright bass led jazz with conversational saxophone and brushed drums, moving from mellow standards to exploratory improvisations in an intimate cocktail lounge atmosphere with late night sets.
Warm upright bass led jazz with conversational saxophone and brushed drums, moving from mellow standards to exploratory improvisations in an intimate cocktail lounge atmosphere with late night sets.

Swingy gypsy jazz jams inspired by Django Reinhardt in an intimate kava bar every second Thursday; local guitarists and soloists trade acoustic solos over driving rhythm for relaxed late night listening and casual participation.

Swingy gypsy jazz jams inspired by Django Reinhardt in an intimate kava bar every second Thursday; local guitarists and soloists trade acoustic solos over driving rhythm for relaxed late night listening and casual participation.
Swingy gypsy jazz jams inspired by Django Reinhardt in an intimate kava bar every second Thursday; local guitarists and soloists trade acoustic solos over driving rhythm for relaxed late night listening and casual participation.

Late-night participatory jam of old-time mountain and folk songs, with fiddle, banjo, and acoustic guitar in a cozy pub setting. Musicians and listeners mingle for communal traditional tunes.

Late-night participatory jam of old-time mountain and folk songs, with fiddle, banjo, and acoustic guitar in a cozy pub setting. Musicians and listeners mingle for communal traditional tunes.
Late-night participatory jam of old-time mountain and folk songs, with fiddle, banjo, and acoustic guitar in a cozy pub setting. Musicians and listeners mingle for communal traditional tunes.

Spontaneous jazz jam sessions with improvised small group combos, horns, keys, bass, and drums; players of all skill levels bring instruments to sit in while listeners soak up late-evening swing and modal explorations.

Spontaneous jazz jam sessions with improvised small group combos, horns, keys, bass, and drums; players of all skill levels bring instruments to sit in while listeners soak up late-evening swing and modal explorations.
Spontaneous jazz jam sessions with improvised small group combos, horns, keys, bass, and drums; players of all skill levels bring instruments to sit in while listeners soak up late-evening swing and modal explorations.

Intimate solo acoustic singer songwriter set in a cozy candlelit wine bar, blending original folk tinged ballads and sparse guitar picking with wine friendly conversation and small audience evening vibes.

Intimate solo acoustic singer songwriter set in a cozy candlelit wine bar, blending original folk tinged ballads and sparse guitar picking with wine friendly conversation and small audience evening vibes.
Intimate solo acoustic singer songwriter set in a cozy candlelit wine bar, blending original folk tinged ballads and sparse guitar picking with wine friendly conversation and small audience evening vibes.

Warm, intimate acoustic duo exploring folk tinged Americana with close vocal harmonies in a cozy wine bar setting, paired with curated wines and a low lit, conversational evening vibe.

Warm, intimate acoustic duo exploring folk tinged Americana with close vocal harmonies in a cozy wine bar setting, paired with curated wines and a low lit, conversational evening vibe.
Warm, intimate acoustic duo exploring folk tinged Americana with close vocal harmonies in a cozy wine bar setting, paired with curated wines and a low lit, conversational evening vibe.

Swinging gypsy jazz guitar and violin jams collide with cold beer and a relaxed taproom vibe on the fourth Tuesday monthly; players of all skill levels bring instruments, voices, or just ears for communal music making.

Swinging gypsy jazz guitar and violin jams collide with cold beer and a relaxed taproom vibe on the fourth Tuesday monthly; players of all skill levels bring instruments, voices, or just ears for communal music making.
Swinging gypsy jazz guitar and violin jams collide with cold beer and a relaxed taproom vibe on the fourth Tuesday monthly; players of all skill levels bring instruments, voices, or just ears for communal music making.

Participatory circle jam of old time Appalachian folk, with fiddles, banjo, and guitar filling a cozy brewery taproom; players of all levels and listening patrons welcome for an informal late night session.

Participatory circle jam of old time Appalachian folk, with fiddles, banjo, and guitar filling a cozy brewery taproom; players of all levels and listening patrons welcome for an informal late night session.
Participatory circle jam of old time Appalachian folk, with fiddles, banjo, and guitar filling a cozy brewery taproom; players of all levels and listening patrons welcome for an informal late night session.

Long-running traditional Irish and old time mountain jam on a lively pub stage, where local fiddles, flutes, and guitars meet for drop-in sessions over pints and afternoon Irish coffees.

Long-running traditional Irish and old time mountain jam on a lively pub stage, where local fiddles, flutes, and guitars meet for drop-in sessions over pints and afternoon Irish coffees.
Long-running traditional Irish and old time mountain jam on a lively pub stage, where local fiddles, flutes, and guitars meet for drop-in sessions over pints and afternoon Irish coffees.

Timothy Kelley layers live violin loops and effects into electrifying, cinematic soundscapes, turning a single fiddle into dense rhythmic and melodic textures for an intimate taproom performance at One World Brewing.

Timothy Kelley layers live violin loops and effects into electrifying, cinematic soundscapes, turning a single fiddle into dense rhythmic and melodic textures for an intimate taproom performance at One World Brewing.
Timothy Kelley layers live violin loops and effects into electrifying, cinematic soundscapes, turning a single fiddle into dense rhythmic and melodic textures for an intimate taproom performance at One World Brewing.

Soulful, Beatles influenced singer songwriter leads an eclectic folk rock band blending European and Asian influences into melodic, story driven originals; expect intimate pub room performances with warm vocals and band led arrangements.

Soulful, Beatles influenced singer songwriter leads an eclectic folk rock band blending European and Asian influences into melodic, story driven originals; expect intimate pub room performances with warm vocals and band led arrangements.
Soulful, Beatles influenced singer songwriter leads an eclectic folk rock band blending European and Asian influences into melodic, story driven originals; expect intimate pub room performances with warm vocals and band led arrangements.

Lively old-time acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, guitar, and upright bass fills a local brewery taproom on 1st and 3rd Thursdays, welcoming players and listeners of all skill levels.

Lively old-time acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, guitar, and upright bass fills a local brewery taproom on 1st and 3rd Thursdays, welcoming players and listeners of all skill levels.
Lively old-time acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, guitar, and upright bass fills a local brewery taproom on 1st and 3rd Thursdays, welcoming players and listeners of all skill levels.

Downhome old-time mountain and folk music in a cozy pub setting, with communal acoustic jams of fiddle, banjo, and guitar that draw local players and listeners for spirited late-night singalongs.

Downhome old-time mountain and folk music in a cozy pub setting, with communal acoustic jams of fiddle, banjo, and guitar that draw local players and listeners for spirited late-night singalongs.
Downhome old-time mountain and folk music in a cozy pub setting, with communal acoustic jams of fiddle, banjo, and guitar that draw local players and listeners for spirited late-night singalongs.