Tacha Coleman – Parr
On Saturday Feb 17, at 5:30pm Tacha Coleman – Parr will play on the MAJF Club Stage
Providing comfort and joy through her lyricism, Tacha bridges the gap between die-hard jazz lovers and those who are new to the genre; allowing all audiences to connect and relate to her music. Having studied with notable jazz mentors such as Wayne Wilentz, Chris Grasso, Kenny Washington, Carmen Bradford, Giacomo Gates, Ann Hampton Callaway, Carmen Lundy, and the late Rebecca Parris. When listening to a live performance, you will be able to hear the holy trinity of influences like Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, and Carmen McRae.
Having performed extensively around Metropolitan Washington, DC, in venues including The Kennedy Center, Twin’s Lounge, Bus Boys & Poets, Westminster Church’s Jazz Night in Southwest, East Coast Jazz Festival, Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival, The Carlyle Room, The Montpelier Art Center, JoJo’s @ U Street, Alice’s Jazz & Cultural Society (AJACS) and WPFW’s – Live at Five. Tacha began a 2 year run at DC’s historic Mr. Henry’s (2015-2017) in their Ladies of Jazz Series, and, in 2016, was voted one of the top three singers in The Washington City Paper “Best of…” Poll. She has also graced stages in San Francisco, New Orleans, Costa Rica, Australia, Hawaii, and England.