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3rd Season of Jazz at Reston Town Square Park with Sip & Stroll! See Rules
- Full lineup of both the Spring and Fall seasons (with links) is found below and on our printable RTCA Cultural Calendar
- FREE and open to all; FREE garage parking on site; beautiful outdoor venue
- Sip & Stroll see below (you may not bring your own alcohol to the concert)
- Lineup curated by Darden Purcell, a national jazz recording artist and Director of Jazz Studies at George Mason University
- Call 703-435-6600 and press 2 for day-of weather cancellations
Sip & Stroll Map and Rules
- Sip & Stroll will be allowed only within the barricaded area indicated on the map (no vehicular traffic; red bars indicate barricades).
- Sip & Stroll starts at 5:00pm, last call at 7:00pm. (Concerts start at 5:30pm and end at 6:45pm.)
- You may not bring your own alcohol. All alcohol must be purchased at, and consumed in cups provided by, the participating establishments — Bartaco, Crafthouse, Pisco y Nazca, Ruth’s Chris, and Jinya Ramen Bar.
- See complete Sip & Stroll Rules.
Concert Schedule
Tania & Jeff Grubbs Quartet
Vocalist Tania Grubbs doesn’t just sing nice songs. She crafts stories out of well-chosen songs with love and care – and she lets the listener feel the spirit behind each note. While workshopping tunes, gigging, and participating in jam sessions, Tania met her husband, bassist-Jeff Grubbs, on the bandstand.
Jeff Antoniuk and Helluvaband
As a performer and composer, Antoniuk is heralded for his “considerable chops” (Jazz Times Magazine) and “a creative spark that never lets up,” (Rochester City Paper).
Joseph Henson Jazz 4tet
Formerly a member of the US Army Blues Jazz Ensemble, bandleader and saxophonist Joseph Henson performs regularly in the D.C. and Richmond area with a wide variety of groups.
Matt Niess & The Capitol Bones
The Capitol Bones was forged in 1990 into a trombone band like no other. The Capitol Bones has performed concerts at schools, concert halls, and festivals for over 30 years.
Marshall Keys Group
The Marshall Keys Group is an internationally recognized quartet of supremely versatile musicians.
Jen Krupa Quartet
California native Jennifer Krupa is an active trombonist in the Washington, DC area. A member of the United States Navy Band Commodores Jazz Ensemble since 2004, Jen also performs regularly with multiple groups and orchestras.
Allyn Johnson
Allyn Johnson is a musician, composer, arranger, and producer whose trademark sound gives brilliance and fortitude to the art of jazz improvisation.
Sarah Moyers
A jazz vocalist and arranger, originally from Catlett, VA, Sarah Moyers has shared the stage with Patti LuPone and others and performed at top venues like Blues Alley.
Steve Williams Mighty Little Big Band
Composer, arranger, and saxophonist Steve Williams leads the 11-piece Mighty Little Big Band in original and jazz standard compositions.
José Luiz Martins
Pianist, composer, and producer José Luiz Martins has a reputation for his distinct harmonic sensibility and masterful improvisation.
Clara Campbell & Justin Mendez
Vocalist and winner of the 2025 Ella Fitzgerald Competition, Clara Campbell, teams with tenor saxophonist Justin Mendez, who has performed with the likes of Dave Liebman, Delfeayo Marsalis, and Wycliffe Gordon, in a program blending timeless standards, original works, and inventive improvisation.
Darden Purcell
Director of Jazz Studies at GMU, national recording artist (Origin Records), and curator of this series, Darden Purcell is a bona fide jazz star, beloved by our audience, and she will close out the 2025 season.