Hughes has a long career spanning two decades. He has performed, conducted and presented workshops worldwide and can be heard on over 30 recordings. A former member of the US Army’s premier touring jazz ensemble, the Jazz Ambassadors, he has also performed with the Baltimore and Chicago Symphony Orchestras. He has played with jazz greats such as Arturo Sandoval, Roy Hargrove and Toots Thielemans and appeared at the Newport, Montreux, Nice and North Sea Jazz Festivals. His multi-faceted career includes conducting stints with the Cincinnati Pops and Los Angeles Philharmonic. Since 2004, Hughes has been the conductor of the Chesapeake Bay Community Band, one of the Mid-Shore’s premier music ensembles.
Showtimes: 7:00pm and 9:00pm. Admission: $22.