The 49th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival is one of the largest free jazz festivals in the country, and features a diverse lineup of jazz, funk, and soul artists. This year ‪@AtlantaJazzFestival‬ welcomes Donnie who will be performing The Colored Section at Piedmont Park on Day 2, Sunday, May 24, 2026.

Donnie is an acclaimed singer, songwriter, and storyteller based in Atlanta, Georgia. His debut LP, The Colored Section (Giant Step, 2001; re-released by Motown in 2002), was celebrated for its rich musicality and political consciousness, echoing the spirit of classic works like his cousin Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On? and Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life.

Vocalist and composer Andromeda Turre hails from New York City and was raised within the legacy of jazz’s foremost voices—immersed in the presence of legends like Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach and Ray Charles. As the daughter of trombonist Steve Turre and cellist Akua Dixon, this lineage does more than inform her artistry; it offers a foundation from which she redefines boundaries, bridging heritage with innovation. Educated at Boston Conservatory and Berklee College of Music, Turre bridges classical, contemporary, and theatrical frameworks into jazz, creating a voice uniquely her own.

Brandon Woody with Jah Prince for Love Ultra Radio.

New York Times featured artist Brandon Woody started his musical journey at the age of 7. Since then, Woody has gone on to become an international artist, performing with his band Upendo, curating projects for major museums, film scoring, collaborating with international brands and performing at major venues and institutions around the globe. Woody uses music as a tool for healing, genuine connection and celebrating community.