Jazz in the Mills 2024 Presents Lavenia Nesmith

Join us on Sunday, September 8, 2024 for Jazz in the Mills, featuring Lavenia Nesmith, at the Other Barn in Oakland Mills, Columbia, MD.

“Her voice rich and resonant, can be powerful and poignant, sultry or sweet”. Janet Gilbert, The Baltimore Sun

“Lavenia Nesmith, gave a tour de force performance in her one woman show, A Tribute to Mahalia Jackson”. Sarah Hearn, DC Gospel Examiner

“Two of the greatest gifts of a vocalist is to captivate an audience and to be identified with their own sound. Lavenia is blessed with both of these qualities. Her unique soulful vocal style and sound will leave you stimulated and wanting for more.” Dick Smith, Westminster Jazz Night

Lavenia Nesmith, a native Washingtonian, is a producer, actor, jazz and gospel recording artist. She has performed locally and nationally including Blues Alley, Chrysalis/Merriweather, The State Department, Library of Congress, The Arch of the Capitol, The Washington National Cathedral, Martin Luther King Chapel/Morehouse College, Phillip art Gallery to name a few.

Lavenia has appeared at jazz festivals to include Maryland Museum of African Art, Duke Ellington Jazz Festival, DC Jazz Festival, Cherry Blossom Festival, Mid -Atlantic Jazz Festival.

Lavenia is the Creator and Executive Producer of 3 original productions: A Tribute to Mahalia Jackson, a one woman show; Sista’s Can Sang, A Tribute to Female Legends in Jazz and A Tribute to Nancy Wilson.

Lavenia is the Founder and Curator of The Jazz in the Mills Concert Series, Columbia, Md.

Lavenia will be accompanied by:

Paul Bratcher, keyboard

James King, bass

Thad Wilson, trumpet

Lenny Robinson, drums

You don’t want to miss this show so get your tickets early!!

ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online and at The Other Barn.

Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. No outside food or beverages are allowed.

Must have ticket. No Exceptions, No Refunds or Replacements.

Jazz in the Mills is sponsored by Ms. Lavenia Nesmith and the Oakland Mills Community Association.

The concert venue, the Other Barn, is handicap accessible with the concert on the 2nd floor of the venue. We have a handicap lift for guests.

Masks are encouraged for all guests.

For more information, please email [email protected].

Host or Publisher Brigitta Warren