Atlanta Jazz Chorus To Perform At Roswell Roots Festival

ROSWELL, GA — Roswell Presbyterian Church will host the Atlanta Jazz Chorus from First Congregational Church to provide their popular harmonious sounds in celebration of the 19th Annual Roswell Roots Festival. The Atlanta Jazz Chorus will perform during Roswell Presbyterian Church’s Jazz Vespers Event under the direction of Dwight Andrews at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23.

The program will feature spiritually-inspired jazz works from artists such as Duke Ellington, Jon Hendricks, and Bobby McFerrin. In addition to the Atlanta Jazz Chorus, the accompanying band will include accomplished artists such as Tyrone Jackson on piano, Billy Thornton on bass, Larry Wilson on drums, Ralph Miles Jones and Will Scruggs on sax, Don McIntosh on trumpet, and Dr. Andrews on reeds.

Roswell Presbyterian Church is located at 755 Mimosa Blvd. Roswell, GA 30075. This event is free and tickets are not required, but registration is encouraged.

The Roswell Roots Festival highlights and celebrates Black history, culture, and contributions. It is considered one of the largest and most comprehensive celebrations of black history and culture in the Southeast.

For more information and free tickets, visit 2020rootsjazzvespers.eventbrite.com. A full list of Roswell Roots events can be found at www.roswellroots.com.