Al Strong (Full Band) at The Evening Muse

Al Strong with Sam King, Sean Higgins, Kevin Beardsley, and Jeremy ‘Bean’ Clemons

Friday, March 4, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.

The Evening Muse
3227 N. Davidson Street
Charlotte, NC 28205

Tickets: $12 plus 

Al Strong is a trumpet player, composer, recording artist and educator. He is the co-founder of the Art of Cool Project, which spawned the original Art of Cool Music Festival in Durham, North Carolina and the stArt of Cool youth summer camp.

A native of Washington, D.C., Strong is a graduate of the renowned Duke Ellington School for the Performing Arts and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies from North Carolina Central University and a Master’s in Jazz Performance from Northern Illinois University.

Strong’s discipline and dedication to his craft has forged a prominent career that includes performances with music legends such as Aretha Franklin, The Count Basie Orchestra, Dwele, Eric Roberson, and The Hamiltones. He’s also served as music director for hip-hop pioneer Rakim and has headlined shows at the Blue Note Jazz Festival, Winter Jazz Fest, and Blues Alley.

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