Langston Hughes II
Lake ArborJazz Festival 2024
MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino
101 MGM National Ave
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
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Pre-Festival Concert
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Wednesday, July 17
Thursday, July 18
Friday, July 19
Saturday, July 20
Sunday, July 21
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Biographie de Langston Hughes II
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.
Plus d'infoas 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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