PAST: MUSIC: Free Jazz Concert at National Geographic THURS, May 1st , 6:00pm

The Chris Byars Quartet and AFAR at National Geographic Grosvenor Auditorium, 1600 M Street, NW. Free concert on Thursday, May 1st at 6:00pm, Metro to Farragut North

The Chris Byars Quartet plays original music based on a lifelong study of great jazz masters. The band has been performing together for two decades. AFAR is an instrumental hip-hop band with jazz, R&B and gospel influences. Committed to pushing the boundaries of the way hip-hop defines itself, the group focuses on three concepts: live music, unity and education.

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/nglive/washingtondc/s2008/concerts/byars.html