Women's Jazz Festival: Spelman Jazz Ensemble

Celebrate Women's History Month at the Schomburg's annual Women's Jazz Festival.

From the women's college in Atlanta, Georgia, this unique combination of vocalists, wind instrumentalists, and rhythm section has thrilled and excited audiences across the country with their innovative and soulful sound. Organized in 1983, under the leadership of its founder/director, Joe Jennings, this talented, nationally-renowned, all female jazz ensemble has toured throughout the United States, and has shared the stage with many jazz greats.