Afro Blue

About

Afro Blue is a Grammy-nominated jazz vocal group from Howard University in Washington, D.C. Founded in 2002, the group has released four albums, including their most recent, Impressions, which was nominated for a Grammy in 2013. The group has performed at the White House, the Kennedy Center, and the Montreux Jazz Festival, and has collaborated with artists such as Wynton Marsalis, Robert Glasper, and Esperanza Spalding. Afro Blue's music is a unique blend of jazz, soul, and gospel, with a focus on vocal harmonies and improvisation. Their sound is rooted in the classic jazz tradition, but with a modern twist. The group's repertoire includes original compositions, jazz standards, and arrangements of popular songs. Afro Blue has been praised for their ability to bring a fresh perspective to classic jazz, and for their commitment to preserving the legacy of jazz music.