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Bessie, Billie & Nina: Pioneering Women in Jazz

Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore, North Bethesda MD

Feb 19, 2022

Bessie, Billie & Nina: Pioneering Women in Jazz

Produced by Grammy-winner Eli Wolf and with arrangements by Carmen Staff, Pioneering Women in Jazz features vocal performance by 3 rising stars: Charenée Wade, Vanisha Gould, and Tahira Clayton.

Bessie Smith was known as the “Empress of the Blues.” Nina Simone was the “The High Priestess of Soul.” And Billie Holiday was revered as the great “Lady Day.” The enduring legacy of these 3 bold women of color speaks to their monumental cultural influence. Bessie, Billie, and Nina were fearless trailblazers who used their singular gifts to give voice to the marginalized and hold a mirror up to America. Their success was itself an act of defiance, and with their ascent they exposed ... view more »

LOCATION

AMP by Strathmore

11810 Grand Park Avenue, North Bethesda, MD 20852

PARKING INFO

There are 2 available parking garages at AMP, including a new one on Trade Street. Valet parking will also be available for a $5 fee. The Old Georgetown Road Garage, located at 11580 Old Georgetown Road, North Bethesda, MD 20852, is directly beneath AMP. The best way to enter the garage is by making a right turn directly into the garage from westbound Old Georgetown Road (between Grand Park Avenue and Executive Blvd). Follow the signs to the AMP elevator and go directly to level 4. The new Trade Street Garage is located at 11860 Trade Street, North Bethesda, MD 20852, right across from AMP and adjacent to the Per Sei apartments. Both are very convenient to the venue. PARKING RATES: First 2 hours FREE 2 to 3 hours $1 3 to 4 hours $3 4 to 5 hours $5 5 to 24 hours $20 Valet parking is also available for $5.

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