Langston Hughes II
The Rufus Reid Quartet at The Metuchen Library
Metuchen Borough Public Library
480 Middlesex Ave
Metuchen, NJ 08840
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We will start the celebrations for International Jazz Day on Sunday this year! (April 30 falls on Tuesday!) I will bring my quartet to the library and we will send you home eager to continue the celebration with more jazz!
Roberta Piket – Piano
Langston Hughes II – Saxophones
Jerome Jennings – Drums
Rufus Reid – Bass
“Jazz is not just music, it is a way of life, it is a way of being, a way of thinking”. -Nina Simone
The story of Jazz is written into the quest for human dignity, democracy and civil rights. It has given strength to the struggle against discrimination and racism. UNESCO believes in the power of Jazz as a force for peace, dialogue and mutual understanding, for the contribution it can make to building more inclusive societies, and this is why in November 2011, the UNESCO General Conference proclaimed 30 April as “International Jazz Day”.
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Langston Hughes II Biography
Langston Hughes II, a 23-year-old saxophonist, woodwind doubler, composer, and educator, stands out
as a remarkable young talent in today's vibrant music scene. Currently pursuing a master's degree in
Jazz Studies at The Juilliard School in New York City, Langston's musical journey commenced in
Washington D.C. and thrived through his education at Howard University.
Admitted to The Juilliard School in 2023, Langston left an indelible impression on luminaries such as
Rufus Reid and Wynton Marsalis. In his inaugural year, he embarked on a tour with Wynton Marsalis and
The Jazz at Lincoln Orchestra, sharing the stage with esteemed artists like Jazzmeia Horn, Orrin Evans,
and joining Ulysses Owens Jr. and his Generation Y band for a memorable run in Tokyo, Japan, at The
Cotton Castle.
Langston has also taken the lead with his own quartet at prestigious venues and festivals, including Blues
Alley, Keystone Korner, The Kennedy Center, the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival, and the DC Jazz Festival,
captivating audiences and leaving them yearning for more.
With years of experience and an ever-growing arsenal of technical and creative skills, Langston has
cultivated a distinctive sound that radiates beauty, passion, and positivity.
Read Moreas a remarkable young talent in today's vibrant music scene. Currently pursuing a master's degree in
Jazz Studies at The Juilliard School in New York City, Langston's musical journey commenced in
Washington D.C. and thrived through his education at Howard University.
Admitted to The Juilliard School in 2023, Langston left an indelible impression on luminaries such as
Rufus Reid and Wynton Marsalis. In his inaugural year, he embarked on a tour with Wynton Marsalis and
The Jazz at Lincoln Orchestra, sharing the stage with esteemed artists like Jazzmeia Horn, Orrin Evans,
and joining Ulysses Owens Jr. and his Generation Y band for a memorable run in Tokyo, Japan, at The
Cotton Castle.
Langston has also taken the lead with his own quartet at prestigious venues and festivals, including Blues
Alley, Keystone Korner, The Kennedy Center, the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival, and the DC Jazz Festival,
captivating audiences and leaving them yearning for more.
With years of experience and an ever-growing arsenal of technical and creative skills, Langston has
cultivated a distinctive sound that radiates beauty, passion, and positivity.
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