Get ready for an evening of electrifying Afro jazz as legendary saxophonist and bandleader, Plunky Branch, brings his renowned group of performers to Mathews Memorial Library at 7 o’clock tonight, Thursday, July 10. Fans and those new to his music can expect an exhilarating evening of jazz, soul and spoken word from this popular group, a release stated.
J. Plunky Branch, a two-time National Endowment for the Arts Fellow, international touring artist and cultural ambassador, has spent decades creating a musical culture and pushing musical boundaries. He remains a groundbreaking force in music and a dynamic culture-changing advocate.
Following the July performance, a program to take place on Thursday, Aug. 21, will feature artists associated with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. The performance will bring to the library a brass quintet. This group of musicians has also appeared previously at the library as part of the annual Soothin’ Summer Sounds series and was extremely popular with bo...