Deep Water Jazz Band

Deep Water Jazz Band is a Baltimore-based ensemble led by bassist Daryl Adams, presenting its annual concert in support of the Overlea Arts Festival. The program combines the band’s original compositions with songs by Caribbean artist Ron Blake, blending post-bop jazz with Afrobeat, Latin, and Caribbean influences. Storytelling is central to the performance, which features original lyrics and arrangements alongside soulful, immersive ensemble playing.

The concert is offered as two in-person performances, with a livestream option also available. In-person attendees receive access to a recording for one week after the show.

When: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. EDT

Venue: An die Musik Live!, 409 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201

Attendance: In-person performances and livestream access are available.

Tickets: In-person admission is $25, or $10 for full-time students with valid identification. The listing also notes a $1.50 fee. Livestream access costs $15.

Sales: Advance ticket sales close one hour before the performance. Any remaining in-person tickets may be purchased at the door.

Livestream: The access link is disclosed 15 minutes before the show and remains active through November 14.

Lineup: Daryl Adams, bass; Colie Aziza, vocals; Ron Lewis, vocals; Terry Koger, alto saxophone; Ralph Rogers, trumpet; Douglas Gilchrist, trombone; Bill Washburn, piano; Daruba Kenyatte, drums; Tommy Jones, percussion; and Robert Wilson Jr., guitar.

Program: Original music by Deep Water Jazz Band and Ron Blake, shaped by post-bop, Afrobeat, Latin, and Caribbean styles, with original lyrics, arrangements, and storytelling.

Sponsors: Monthly-series sponsorships are available for $300. Sponsors receive 10 concert tickets, reserved front-row seating, and onstage acknowledgment of their sponsorship or a person they wish to honor. Larger donations may qualify for additional benefits. Interested sponsors can contact Henry at [email protected].

Donations: Additional donations are welcome.