Bloom at Good Hope: Ellington Carthan

Ellington Carthan, a former Strathmore Artist in Residence, presents a jazz concert blending traditional jazz with contemporary genres and game-audio composition. A composer, sound designer, performer, and educator, Carthan draws on his background in jazz, music technology, and interactive-media sound.

The concert is part of Strathmore’s Bloom series, an initiative focused on building community and broadening access to the arts. Carthan has performed with Warren Wolf and Cécile McLorin Salvant, opened for Cyrus Chestnut, and appeared at Blues Alley Jazz Club and The Kennedy Center. His past work includes performances for President Joe Biden and the Massachusetts attorney general, and he became an assistant professor at St. Mary’s College of Maryland in 2023.

When: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Showtime: 5 p.m.

Tickets: Free / pay what you can. RSVPs require entering an amount of your choice, including $0 for free admission.

RSVP: Required to help manage capacity. Walk-up admission is available only if space permits. Phone RSVPs are available through Strathmore’s Ticket Office at 301-581-5100 during its operating hours.

Run time: 60 minutes

Genre: Jazz

Venue: Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center, 14715 Good Hope Road, Silver Spring, Maryland 20905

Artist: Ellington Carthan, composer, sound designer, performer, and educator

Background: Carthan holds bachelor’s degrees in Jazz Studies and Music Technology and a Master of Music from Howard University. His work connects jazz tradition with modern game-audio composition and sound design.

Parking: Free parking is available on a space-available basis.

Accessibility: The recreation center is ADA-accessible. For accessibility questions or accommodation needs, email Ma’Lisa Easterling at Malisa.Easterling@montgomerycountymd.gov.

Venue note: The center is on Good Hope Road, between New Hampshire Avenue and Briggs Chaney Road.

Other information: No pets are permitted.