DESTINATION SMOOTH JAZZ V- AT THE KY CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE

Welcome to **DESTINATION SMOOTH JAZZ V- AT THE KY CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE**! Get ready for a night of soulful tunes at **1701 W Muhammad Ali Blvd**. Join us on **September 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM (Eastern Time)** for a memorable experience. Let the music transport you to another world as you unwind and enjoy the vibes. Don't miss out on this incredible event!

The Kentucky Center for African American Heritage is the result of a collection of African American educators, artists, and historians who have collaborated to give the long-dormant history of African Americans in their region the voice and platform it deserves. This group evolved from the Louisville and Jefferson County African American Heritage Committee into its current mold, with a single unifying goal of promoting the Kentuckiana region’s black heritage.

In 1994, The African American Heritage Foundation (AAHF) had the initial goal of encouraging the preservation of African American sites, communities and culture. This began with the preservation of historic structures in the African American community, and the recognition of important sites through its historic marker program. Now, the AAHF has opened a Center, located at 18th and Muhammed Ali Blvd. in Louisville, Kentucky. The Center is dedicated to the sole purpose of showcasing these triumphs. Here, African American history has the platform to share its monumental achievements with the community in which it took place.

KCAAH’s goals are to enhance the public’s knowledge about the history, heritage and cultural contributions of African Americans in Kentucky. In addition to its commitment to preserving the traditions and accomplishments of the past, the Center is a vital, contemporary institution, providing space for performances of all types. Let's celebrate our culture with a dynamic Smooth Jazz Series...

Making a return appearance from our 2019 Derby City Jazz Festival, to wow the audience again, is...Julian Vaughn- smooth jazz bassist, composer, and producer known for his work in the genre and his finesse-based bass playing style. He's achieved significant success, including multiple Billboard #1 hits and international tours. Vaughn is also a Kansas City native and has released several albums, including The Purpose Project, Breakthrough, Limitless, Bona Fide, Supreme, and Chapters of Love. Vaughn has toured extensively in the United States and internationally, performing at major jazz festivals in various countries, including Dubai, South Africa, Nigeria, Italy, Spain, and Germany. Louisville Get Ready!

We introduced her at the 2018 Derby City Jazz Festival, and she's back again to wow the audience...Jazmin Ghent-Jackson, Ph.D., award-winning international jazz saxophonist and educator, rapidly becoming a leading voice in contemporary jazz, R&B and gospel. Her rise began in 2014 at the Smooth Jazz Cruise’s Show Your Talent competition. Ghent’s third album, The Story of Jazz, earned her a prestigious NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Jazz Album in 2019, and her fourth, Forever Jaz, garnered another nomination in 2022. She has also been recognized by the Smooth Jazz Network, earning Best Artist of the Year nominations and winning Best New Smooth Jazz Artist in 2017.

Ghent’s dynamic performances have graced prestigious festivals and venues worldwide, including repeat appearances at The Dave Koz Cruise, Brian Culbertson’s Napa Valley Jazz Getaway, and the Newport Beach Jazz Festival. She’s also captivated audiences at the Long Beach Jazz Festival, Mallorca Smooth Jazz Festival, and numerous others across the globe, including performances in Australia, Spain, and the Caribbean. Art Good of Catalina Island’s JazzTrax praised Ghent as a “BEST FIND,” noting her exceptional stage presence and ability to connect with audiences, as evidenced by her top CD sales at the festival. Brace yourself for Jazmin Ghent!

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