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Bessie! Empress of the Blues

Bessie! Empress of the Blues

JusticeAid invites you to enjoy "Bessie! Empress of the Blues" - a unique live benefit concert at City Winery, NYC, hosted by Emmy Award winner Mark Ruffin, featuring contemporary artists performing a tribute to the irrepressible jazz and blues vocalist Bessie Smith. Featuring musical artists: Paula Cole, Valerie Simpson, Terri Lyne Carrington, Nona Hendrix, Madeleine Peyrou, Allan Harris, Morley, Chris Bergson & Ellis Hooks, and Samara Joy. Tickets include hors d’oeuvres, 3-course dinner, wine, beer, and assorted beverages. All proceeds will support programs and services for LGBTQ youth.

City Winery NYC
$500-$1,000
07:00 PM - 10:00 PM on Mon, 16 May 2022

Event Supported By

JusticeAid
301-388-5051
jchandler@justiceaid.org

Artist Group Info

jchandler@justiceaid.org
City Winery NYC
25 11th Avenue (at 15th Street)
New York City, New York 10011
646.751.6033
epiuggi@citywinery.com