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LEXINGTON, KY\u2014 On Saturday, Aug. 9, Transylvania University will host an All Star Jazz Showcase of musicians on the lawn of Old Morrison during the 7th annual Lexus Smooth Jazz Fest.\n<\/p>\n

\nPresented by the African American Forum, Inc., the Summer Breeze Saturday Concert will feature singer Maysa Leak, keyboardist Brian Simpson and saxophonist Kim Waters.\n<\/p>\n

\n\"jazz\"Maysa\u2019s sensuous, sublime and lush voice is featured on numerous solo albums. She has been a member of Stevie Wonder’s Wonderlove, a vocalist in Incognito and a guest on \u201cOprah\u201d and \u201cThe Tonight Show.\n<\/p>\n

\nSimpson is another smooth jazz favorite. He is not only a solo performer but also serves as music director and featured keyboardist for the Dave Koz Band. A winner of the American Smooth Jazz Keyboardist of the Year Award, Simpson often is a guest on national radio shows.\n<\/p>\n

\nThe other all-star, Waters, has sold more than a million albums and performed with legends such as Patti LaBelle and Isaac Hayes. He is known for his romantic ballads, which are compiled on \u201cSweet and Sexy: The Ultimate Collection Of Kim Waters’ Romantic Classics.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\nThis is the third year Transylvania has hosted the event.\u00a0 Gates will open at 5 p.m. and the concert will begin at 7:30.\n<\/p>\n

\nThe African American Forum is a non-profit organization based in Lexington. The group supports African Americans\u2019 cultural, artistic and educational achievements. Money raised at the Lexus Smooth Jazz Fest will benefit the African American Forum Endowment Fund.\n<\/p>\n

\nFree parking is available in designated lots on campus. A limited number of tickets are still available. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 859-255-2653 or visit AAFinc.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

LEXINGTON, KY\u2014 On Saturday, Aug. 9, Transylvania University will host an All Star Jazz Showcase of musicians on the lawn of Old Morrison during the 7th annual Lexus Smooth Jazz Fest. Presented by the African American Forum, Inc., the Summer Breeze Saturday Concert will feature singer Maysa Leak, keyboardist Brian Simpson and saxophonist Kim Waters. Maysa\u2019s sensuous, sublime and lush voice is featured on numerous solo albums. She has been a member of Stevie Wonder’s Wonderlove, a vocalist in Incognito and a guest on \u201cOprah\u201d and \u201cThe Tonight Show. Simpson is another smooth jazz favorite. He is not only a solo performer but also serves as music director and featured keyboardist for the Dave Koz Band. A winner of the American Smooth Jazz Keyboardist of the Year Award, Simpson often is a guest on national radio shows. The other all-star, Waters, has sold more than a million albums and performed with legends such as Patti LaBelle and Isaac Hayes. He is known for his romantic ballads, which are compiled on \u201cSweet and Sexy: The Ultimate Collection Of Kim Waters’ Romantic Classics.\u201d This is the third year Transylvania has hosted the event.\u00a0 Gates will open at 5 p.m. and the concert will begin at 7:30. The African American Forum is a non-profit organization based in Lexington. The group supports African Americans\u2019 cultural, artistic and educational achievements. Money raised at the Lexus Smooth Jazz Fest will benefit the African American Forum Endowment<\/p>\n

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