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Autumn Jazz Fest to feature a legend and two young artists

The Middlesex Museum and Historical Society’s Autumn Jazz Fest will be held from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, September 21, at the Christ Church Parish Hall, 56 Christchurch Lane, Christchurch.

Sherman Holmes Jr., a founding member and survivor of the Holmes Brothers, will lend his vocal and bassist virtuosity as the headliner, reported Marilyn South.

Leah Drummond will be performing for the first time locally. Born and raised in Richmond, she has been singing and playing the piano since age 6, said South. She began singing in church and continued her vocal journey in advanced ensembles in middle and high school.

Another young performer, Kevin Epps, also comes to the Jazz Fest stage from Chesterfield County. He began his musical career in middle school, said South.

Drummond participated in All Girls Show Choir, Mixed Show Choir, and a Chamber Ensemble at Manchester High School. It was with these choirs where she received the opportunity to perform at Disney…

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