Juilliard Student Recital: Langston Henry Hughes II, Jazz Alto Saxophone with Collaborative Piano (Site)
Thursday April 10, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
FreeLangston Henry Hughes II, Jazz Alto Saxophone
Venue
Morse Hall
Langston Hughes II, at 23 years old, distinguishes himself as an accomplished saxophonist, woodwind doubler, composer, and educator, positioning him as one of the most promising young talents in music today.
Currently immersed in the pursuit of a master’s degree in Jazz Studies at The Juilliard School in the vibrant landscape of New York City, Langston’s musical journey began in his hometown near Washington D.C. He first started playing saxophone in the Prince George County public school system but later refined his craft at Howard University under the mentorship of the renowned saxophonist and educator Charlie Young III and pianist Cyrus Chestnut, all while being shaped by the diverse cultural influences of Washington D.C.
In 2023, Langston was granted admission to The Juilliard School, one of the nation’s leading music conservatories. There, he garnered the attention of musical luminaries such as Rufus Reid, Wynton Marsalis, Ulysses Owens, and others. In his inaugural year at Juilliard, Langston embarked on tours with Wynton Marsalis and The Jazz at Lincoln Orchestra, shared stages with Rufus Reid, Jazzmeia Horn, Orrin Evans, Nat Adderley Jr., and joined Ulysses Owens Jr. and his Generation Y band in Tokyo, Japan, for a run at famed The Cotton Club.
Photo: Nick Moreland