AMINA CLAUDINE MYERS
2024 NEA Jazz Master pianist Amina Claudine Myers appears as a special guest with DCJF artist-in-residence Janelle Gill as part of the DC JazzFest at The Wharf, held over Labor Day weekend along the Potomac River waterfront. Myers brings her genre-expanding artistry honed through decades with the AACM (Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians), while Gill—a rising force in jazz—serves as the festival’s resident artist for this edition. The collaboration promises a blend of avant-garde, gospel, and blues-inflected piano traditions, reflecting Myers’s boundary-crossing career and Gill’s contemporary approach.
When: Saturday, September 5, 2026, through Sunday, September 6, 2026, with festival hours from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM each day.
Showtimes: Specific performance times for Amina Claudine Myers and Janelle Gill within the festival schedule are not provided; the full festival runs 2:00 PM–10:00 PM both days, and early arrival is recommended for high-demand shows.
Tickets: General admission tickets start at $29.00, with Preferred Seating, VIP, and Ultimate VIP options ranging up to $995.00. Preferred Seating, VIP, and Ultimate VIP tickets include access to shows at Arena Stage (Saturday and Sunday) as well as performances at Union Stage and Pearl Street Warehouse. Every seat at each venue is first-come, first-served. Exact pricing for this specific event is not listed separately.
Lineup: Amina Claudine Myers (piano, special guest) and Janelle Gill (piano, DCJF artist-in-residence). Other festival performers are not specified here.
Run time: The festival runs two days, but the duration of this specific set is not indicated.
Ages: Age restrictions are not mentioned; likely all ages unless otherwise noted by venue policies.
Venue: The Wharf, 1001 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024. The festival spans multiple stages including Union Stage, Pearl Street Warehouse, and Arena Stage along the Wharf neighborhood.
Note: This performance is part of the larger DC JazzFest at The Wharf. The festival also offers food, drinks, and the opportunity to explore the bustling waterfront area. Access to Arena Stage shows is restricted to Preferred Seating, VIP, and Ultimate VIP ticket holders. No further logistical or accessibility details are provided for this specific event.