BRATTLEBORO, VT – The Vermont Jazz Center (VJC) is thrilled to present Grammy-nominated jazz harpist Brandee Younger in concert on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 7:30 PM, performing with her working trio featuring Rashaan Carter on electric and acoustic bass and Allan Mednard on drums.

🎟️ Tickets:

• General Admission: $25+
• Livestream Access Available
  📲 Purchase Tickets or call 802-254-9088 ext. 1

This highly anticipated performance will showcase Younger’s groundbreaking fusion of classical harp, jazz improvisation, and modern genres, blending elegance and innovation for a unique live experience.

🎶 A Trailblazing Jazz Harpist

Brandee Younger has redefined the harp’s role in jazz, challenging conventional perceptions and expanding the instrument’s possibilities. Inspired by Dorothy Ashby and Alice Coltrane, her work bridges jazz, classical, and modern genres.

Key Achievements:

• 2x Grammy Nominee (Best Instrumental Composition)
• 2024 NAACP Image Award Winner for Outstanding Jazz Album Brand New Life
• Featured in *Beyoncé’s Homecoming documentary
• Collaborations with Common, John Legend, Meshell Ndegeocello, Pharoah Sanders, Ravi Coltrane, and Makaya McCraven

Her music continues the legacy of jazz harp pioneers while pushing creative boundaries and captivating global audiences.

🎻 A Special Evening of Musical Storytelling

This concert will feature a rich program of:

• Spiritual Jazz: Inspired by Alice Coltrane’s mystical compositions
• Contemporary Jazz Fusion: Blending classical harp with modern jazz rhythms
• Genre-Defying Artistry: A fusion of jazz, soul, and hip-hop influences

Younger’s performance will honor her mentors while showcasing her original works and reimagined classics.

🎸 The Trio: Rashaan Carter & Allan Mednard

• Rashaan Carter (Bass): Accomplished bassist known for work with Norah Jones, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Wallace Roney.
• Allan Mednard (Drums): Jazz drummer who has performed with Kurt Rosenwinkel, Melissa Aldana, and Aaron Parks.

🏛️ About the Vermont Jazz Center

Founded in 1974, the Vermont Jazz Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preserving and promoting jazz through concerts, education, and community programs. It hosts world-class artists while offering educational opportunities for musicians of all skill levels.

The VJC expresses gratitude to long-term supporter Diana Bingham for sponsoring this concert, with additional support from The Commons, Brattleboro Reformer, Vermont Arts Council, Vermont Humanities Council, and New England Foundation of the Arts.

📅 Event Details:

• What: Brandee Younger Trio Live in Concert
• When: Saturday, January 18, 2025 | 7:30 PM
• Where: Vermont Jazz Center, 72 Cotton Mill Hill, #222, Brattleboro, VT
• Tickets: $25+ General Admission | Ticket Link

Livestream: The concert will be livestreamed with a suggested donation to support VJC’s educational and performance programs.

🎤 Quote from The New York Times:

“No harpist thus far has been more capable of combining all of the modern traditions – from Salzedo, through Dorothy Ashby, through Alice Coltrane – with such strength, grace, and commitment.”

🎥 Video: Watch Brandee Younger Trio Perform at KNKX FM

For more information, visit: www.vtjazz.org or call 802-254-9088 ext. 1.