The BJ Simmons Quintet with Strings will perform original music from both albums “Acronyms” and “We Wear The Mask” with an All-Star cast of musicians at the 20th Anniversary of the DC Jazz Festival on the Transit Stage at the DC Wharf.

Personnel:

BJ Simmons-alto and tenor saxophones, Brandon Woody-trumpet, Herman Burney-bass, Jabari Exum-percussion, Tyler Leak-drums, Tah Smith-Violin, Jack Drummond-violin, Monique Smith-viola, Johnny Walker Jr.-cello.