*This concert has been postponed to winter 2022

Aaron Johnson's AJFive: Songs for Tomorrow - An evening of original music composed by Dr. Aaron J. Johnson.  Dr. AJ's music reflects a wide spectrum of the black experience. Ranging from the Carnival to field hollers and from fellowship to desperate longing, this music is drenched with blues and funk, but also expresses the hopes and strength of the struggle for social justice and human rights. 

This concert also features special guest Dr. Salim Washington — saxophonist-composer-scholar-activist from Durban, South Africa.

Featured Musicians: 
Aaron J. Johnson--trombone, conch shells; Salim Washington--tenor sax, flute, English horn; James T. Johnson, Jr--piano; Paul Thompson--bass; Thomas Wendt--drums

Covid-19 policies for indoor programs [at Alphabet City] as of September 1, 2021

• To keep our audience safe, we will require proof of vaccination (physical card or photo) to attend all events at Alphabet City.

• There will be special accommodations for children under 12 and people with medical conditions or religious beliefs preventing them from being vaccinated. These audience members will be asked to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours of the performance start time, or a negative COVID-19 antigen test taken within 6 hours of the performance start time.

• All guests will be required to wear masks.

• Audience size will be limited to 60% total capacity and seats will be set up with moderate social distancing.