Bloom at Good Hope: Ellington Carthan

Ellington Carthan presents a jazz concert blending traditional jazz with contemporary genres and modern game-audio composition. A former Strathmore Artist in Residence, Carthan is a composer, sound designer, performer, and educator whose work honors the legacy of jazz innovation while exploring new musical forms.

Carthan holds bachelor’s degrees in Jazz Studies and Music Technology and a Master of Music from Howard University. He has performed with Warren Wolf and Cécile McLorin Salvant, opened for Cyrus Chestnut, and appeared at Blues Alley Jazz Club and The Kennedy Center. His career also includes performing for President Joe Biden and the Massachusetts attorney general in 2022, and becoming an assistant professor at St. Mary’s College of Maryland in 2023. The concert is part of Strathmore’s Bloom series, which brings performances into the community and broadens access to the arts.

When: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Showtimes: 5 p.m.

Tickets: Free / pay what you can. RSVPs are required; you may enter any amount, including $0, when registering.

RSVPs: Walk-up admission is available only if space remains. Phone RSVPs are available through Strathmore’s Ticket Office at 301-581-5100 during its operating hours.

Featured artist: Ellington Carthan, jazz pianist, composer, sound designer, performer, and educator

Run time: Approximately 60 minutes

Venue: Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center, 14715 Good Hope Road, Silver Spring, MD 20905

Accessibility: The recreation center is ADA-accessible. For accessibility questions or assistance, contact Ma’Lisa Easterling at Malisa.Easterling@montgomerycountymd.gov.

Parking: Free parking is available while spaces last.

Location note: The center is on Good Hope Road, midway between New Hampshire Avenue and Briggs Chaney Road.

House rules: Pets are not permitted.