Jazz in the Garden: Bertha Hope Quintet
Sunday, July 23, 2023
2–4 pm
Steinberg Family Sculpture Garden, 1st Floor (rain location: Beaux-Arts Court)
Swing by the Museum’s backyard Sculpture Garden for performances by some of the city’s best musicians, and enjoy a range of creative styles incorporating blues, jazz, and international sounds. Presented in partnership with Jazz Foundation of America.
In July, hear one of jazz’s living legends, Bertha Hope, perform with her quintet. Hope—a pianist, composer, educator, and bandleader—has toured globally with such artists as Nat Adderley, Dizzy Gillespie, and Eddie Henderson. This year, she celebrates the songbook of her late husband, the pianist and composer Elmo Hope.
This program is free; registration is encouraged. Reserve tickets to visit the galleries.