Music in D.C.: Millennium Stage--Charles Covington

We recently visited the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage to hear jazz pianist Charles Covington perform.

Charles Covington performing at the Millennium Stage (8/18/19)

The performance started on a high note, with a musical tribute to Aretha Franklin.  As the performance progressed, Charles Covington added a string quartet to accompany his experimental jazz compositions.  You can hear for yourself by clicking here. 

The performance was a bit out of the ordinary.  At the midpoint, Charles Covington came to the edge of the stage and performed magic tricks with large coins.  He made the coins disappear and reappear. The magic show lasted about 5 minutes.  Since we have not seen Charles Covington perform before, we don't know whether magic tricks are a usual part of his shows or not.  Although odd for a jazz performance, the magic tricks were amusing.

Who knew we were going to a magic show?  

P.S.  Before the performance, we ventured to the terrace on the top of the Kennedy Center, with visitors Sally and Rob.  Sally is Susan's amazing sister and Rob is husband extraordinaire.