Langston Hughes II
Lake ArborJazz Festival 2024
MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino
101 MGM National Ave
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Jul 18, 2024
7:00 PM EDT
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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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