{"id":17621,"date":"2025-07-07T18:10:49","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T22:10:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/washingtonconservatory.org\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=17621"},"modified":"2025-07-14T14:27:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T18:27:13","slug":"wcjp-lotus-festival","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/washingtonconservatory.org\/event\/wcjp-lotus-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Washington Conservatory Jazz Players at the Lotus and Water Lily Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p3\">Experience the rhythm and beauty of summer as the <a href=\"https:\/\/washingtonconservatory.org\/ensembles-2\/wcjp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Washington Conservatory Jazz Players<\/b><\/span><\/a> bring their swinging sounds to the <a href=\"http:\/\/go.nps.gov\/lotusfestival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Lotus and Water Lily Festival<\/b><\/span><\/a> at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Set among blooming lotus blossoms and serene water lilies, this open-air jazz performance will feature an all-star <span class=\"s1\"><b>jazz quintet and guest vocalist<\/b><\/span>, blending soulful melodies and high-energy improvisation in celebration of one of DC\u2019s most beloved summer traditions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Performing Artists:<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/washingtonconservatory.org\/bio\/marty-nau-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Marty Nau<\/b><\/span><\/a>, Saxophone<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Geoff Gallante<\/b><span class=\"s1\">, Trumpet<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Eric Harper<\/b><span class=\"s1\">, Piano<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Tommy Cecil<\/b><span class=\"s1\">, Bass<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Chuck Redd<\/b><span class=\"s1\">, Drums<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Sharon Clark<\/b><span class=\"s1\">, Vocals<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p3\">Enjoy a vibrant evening of live music, nature, and community at this free event suitable for all ages.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experience the rhythm and beauty of summer as the Washington Conservatory Jazz Players bring their swinging sounds to the Lotus and Water Lily Festival at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. 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