Preservation of Jazz Festival
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Westminister PresbyterianChurch, 400 I Street Southwest, Washington, DC
I wil sing at approximately 1PM
CONIECE WASHINGTON
A Delaware. base vocalist and producer who recently relocated from the Washington, DC area. Coniece Washington sings with heart and soul, captivating audiences with her distinctive, sultry and sweet stylings. In her ascending career, she has uniquely reinterpreted many standards while honoring the legacy of the vocalists who influence and inspire her: Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Wilson, Shirley Horn, Billie Holiday, and Carmen McRae.
The accomplished vocalist is well-versed in many genres - from jazz to blues to pop, and everything in between. She is a former member of the renowned Washington Performing Arts Society’s Men and Women of the Gospel Choir and currently leads a number of ensembles featuring prominent jazz musicians from the region. She has begun songwriting and her holiday song, “Snow Covered Stars,” has received radio play.
A sought-after vocalist in the Baltimore-Washington-Annapolis triangle, she has been well-received in venues such as Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club, Twins Jazz, The Carlyle Club, Mr. Henry’s, The Other Barn, The Georgetown Ritz Carlton, The Henley Park Hotel, Café Agape, Jazz Night at Westminster Presbyterian Church and Blues Alley. She performed at popular Baltimore venues An die Musik and Germano’s Piattini, prompting Dr. Renee Allen of WLVS Radio to say, “Coniece Washington sent chills throughout her audience.” She has performed at The Big Easy and other events in New Jersey. Her increasingly popularity has led to performances at the D.C. Jazz Festival, the Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival, the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival and the Annual Preservation of Jazz Festival.
Washington self-produced her 2019 album, Shades of Shirley Horn, which debuted on the Top 50 Jazz Album Charts, Roots Music Report’s Top 30 and the North American College & Community Chart. The album received outstanding reviews from many media outlets such as Midwest Records, Jazz Weekly, The Jazz Page, Cadence Magazine and Bebop Spoken Here (UK).
In addition to being a vibrant entertainer, Washington is a skillful and creative producer. She has developed programs such as a Black History Program for Montgomery County Government, a Great Gatsby Show for the Fort Myer VA Officer’s Club and the Annual Awards Entertainment Show for AMVETS Post 8. In 2020 she was contracted to produce the awards show for the American Legion Blake-Blackston Post #77 in Easton, Maryland. She has also performed in Easton’s Avalon Theatre. Stay tuned for upcoming programs on Maryland’s Eastern Shore!
Washington graduated from community college in her native Trenton, New Jersey as a certified dental assistant. In 1976 she joined the U.S. Army, where her vocal talent and passion for music were deepened and refined. While serving in the U.S. and Europe, she performed in night clubs and other venues during off-duty hours. She concurrently earned a master’s degree in human resources from Central Michigan University and was certified as a rehabilitation counselor. She retired from a mental health managerial position at the Washington, D.C. V.A. Medical Center giving her more time to focus on her music. Honing her vocal skills, she studied jazz vocals with pianist Vince Evans. She is currently studying opera and jazz with Dr. Nakia Verner.
Her love for music was nurtured from an early age at her grandmother’s church, where she sang with the choir and other groups. Another lasting influence came from her uncle, Willie Vereen, who served in the Marine Corps as an entertainer. She met many local singers and dancers at his parties and events. She carries the baton in her own career with the goal of presenting the Great American Song Book with authenticity and integrity.
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Westminister PresbyterianChurch, 400 I Street Southwest, Washington, DC
I wil sing at approximately 1PM
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The Jazz and Cultural Society (JACS), 2813 12th Street NE, , Washington, DC
Support JACS and enjoy a great show for only $10.00
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The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st Street NW, Washington, DC
Celebrate the DC Jazz Festival's Friends & Family Day with your family.
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The Big Easy, 111 South Warren Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08608
Come out and celebrate your Mother, Sister, Wife , Friend etc. Enjoy the music and the great food with Pianist Adam Faulk and Bassist Lee Smith. Tickets are only $20.00
5PM Listen via wpfw.org 89.3 as I sing and talk about my new CD Shades of Shirley Horn.
Coniece will perform songs from her new CD " Shades of Shirley Horn". PURCHASE TICKETS VIA: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4026210 Call Ms. Lavenia if you have questionsall Levenia Nessmitt via 301-596-5128. Pianist/Music Director Vince Evans, Bassist Wes Biles, Drummer JC Jefferson
Jazz One Presents Songs of Love with Guest Vocalist Coniece Washington at An die Musik . "Great Jazz Venue 2016, 2018, 2018" DownBeat Magazine Time: 7PM AND 9PM Admission: Single $15.00, Couple: $25.00 Purchase tickets via www.andiemusiklive.com or at the door.
Free Off St. Parking Admission $20.00
Enjoy an intimate evening of jazz in a cozy place filled with friends and family. Coniece will be accompanied by Pianist Arron Graves and Bassist Lee Smith. Admission $15.00
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Oakcreek Golf Course Grove Resturant, 600 Bowieville Manor Lane, Upper Marlboro, MD
Free Admission and Parking Lot.
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Oak Creek Golf Course Grove , 600 Bowieville Manor , Upper Marlbor, MD 29774
Coniece Sings at the beautiful Grove Res! Featuring Guitarist David Cole and Bassist Nero Patrick. FREE Admission with food or drink. Free Parking Lot No reservations needed
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The Grove Restaurant At Oak Creek Golf Club , 600 Bowieville Manor Lane, Upper Marlboro MD 20774
Free Admission! Free Parking! Off of Rt. 24 (Central Ave) near Sixth Flags.
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Westminister PresbyterianChurch, 400 I Street Southwest, Washington, DC
I wil sing at approximately 1PM
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The Jazz and Cultural Society (JACS), 2813 12th Street NE, , Washington, DC
Support JACS and enjoy a great show for only $10.00
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The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st Street NW, Washington, DC
Celebrate the DC Jazz Festival's Friends & Family Day with your family.
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The Big Easy, 111 South Warren Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08608
Come out and celebrate your Mother, Sister, Wife , Friend etc. Enjoy the music and the great food with Pianist Adam Faulk and Bassist Lee Smith. Tickets are only $20.00
5PM Listen via wpfw.org 89.3 as I sing and talk about my new CD Shades of Shirley Horn.
Coniece will perform songs from her new CD " Shades of Shirley Horn". PURCHASE TICKETS VIA: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4026210 Call Ms. Lavenia if you have questionsall Levenia Nessmitt via 301-596-5128. Pianist/Music Director Vince Evans, Bassist Wes Biles, Drummer JC Jefferson
Jazz One Presents Songs of Love with Guest Vocalist Coniece Washington at An die Musik . "Great Jazz Venue 2016, 2018, 2018" DownBeat Magazine Time: 7PM AND 9PM Admission: Single $15.00, Couple: $25.00 Purchase tickets via www.andiemusiklive.com or at the door.
Free Off St. Parking Admission $20.00
Enjoy an intimate evening of jazz in a cozy place filled with friends and family. Coniece will be accompanied by Pianist Arron Graves and Bassist Lee Smith. Admission $15.00
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Oakcreek Golf Course Grove Resturant, 600 Bowieville Manor Lane, Upper Marlboro, MD
Free Admission and Parking Lot.
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Oak Creek Golf Course Grove , 600 Bowieville Manor , Upper Marlbor, MD 29774
Coniece Sings at the beautiful Grove Res! Featuring Guitarist David Cole and Bassist Nero Patrick. FREE Admission with food or drink. Free Parking Lot No reservations needed
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The Grove Restaurant At Oak Creek Golf Club , 600 Bowieville Manor Lane, Upper Marlboro MD 20774
Free Admission! Free Parking! Off of Rt. 24 (Central Ave) near Sixth Flags.