Donna Scott & Friends Salute Juneteenth

Celebrate Juneteenth with an uplifting afternoon of live jazz featuring acclaimed vocalist Donna E. Scott and an outstanding ensemble of regional musicians. Known for her rich contralto voice, dynamic stage presence, and versatility across musical styles, Donna is an award-winning jazz singer who has performed at festivals, jazz clubs, and educational programs throughout the United States and abroad. She brings a multi-genre vibe to every performance.
Joining her on stage are Pete Ford on keyboard and Norman Damschroder on bass. Together, they will present a soulful and inspiring performance honoring Juneteenth through the enduring traditions of jazz and Black musical artistry.
Presented by the Toledo Federation of Musicians.
Proudly sponsored by The Arts Commission.
Date: Friday, June 19
Time: 11am to 1pm
Location: Outdoor Stage
Free Concert • Open to All • Rain or Shine
In the event of inclement weather, the performance will move indoors to Virginia’s House.
Directions: View the campus map for class location and parking -> bit.ly/577ClassLocationandParking
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Performers Bios:
Award Winning jazz vocalist, educator recording academy voting member and recording label owner Donna E. Scott has been wowing audiences at festivals, jazz clubs and clinics in the US and abroad. Donna’s rich, sultry, contralto voice emerges from her love of all genres and doubling as a talented multi-instrumentalist. “Singing really contributed to a fuller sound on the bass trombone,” Scott says. Scott recently participated in the Grammy nominated album, The Colors In My Mind, a new age project highlighting neurodivergence and other disabilities.
Professor of Music Pete Ford (keyboard), a proud member of Local 15-286, is now in his twenty-third year of teaching at Adrian College. He earned a Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees from Indiana State University. There he was mentored in Music Theory by Dr. John Ibberson and Dr. William Denton. Professor Ford’s teaching at Adrian College is further informed by additional study of serious composition (with teachers including David Ott and John Muehleisen) and jazz piano (with Gene Parker and Mark Kieswetter), coupled with an active gigging presence across the Midwest in various popular styles from solo piano to rock band to jazz combo to big band. In the late 1980’s he co-wrote and recorded several commercial jingles and musical post-scores for commercial productions in the Indianapolis market.