In the late 40s and 50s, legendary jazz pianist John Malachi shared the stage with Billy Eckstine , Illinois Jacquet , Louis Jordan, Pearl Bailey , Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughan , and Joe Williams. A half century later, Malachi’s great-granddaughter Carolyn is blazing a trail of her own—On March, 15th at 8:00 and 10pm, Carolyn will perform at Blues Alley (Tickets $20).
With her unique style that blends traditional jazz with R&B, Hip Hop, and spoken word. Carolyn has been the talk of the DC music scene for the last year. Most recently, she was selected to be an Artist-in-Bloom Resident Fellow at BloomBars, an arts organization working to unite communities through the arts and nurture artists committed to serving the community.
“Carolyn’s potential is limitless. Rarely do we find an artist who has the drive and determination to match their talent. Equally impressive is her commitment to serving her community, and empowering women in particular. I’m sure if her great grandfather were alive today, he would be beaming with pride,” said John R. Chambers, founder of BloomBars.
As part of a BloomBars artist exchange program, Carolyn recently had the chance to perform and record with South African Hip Hop icon, Hip Hop Pantsula (HHP). HHP was so impressed with Carolyn, he flew her and several other Artist in Bloom Residents to Johannesburg, South Africa for a concert celebrating the cross-continental connection. The reception, and standing ovation she received by the crowd only hints at her potential reach audiences around the globe.
