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Description
Guy and Gals 2025
Jazz Night Out
presents
Iva Jean Ambush
and
Pete Frassrand
SATURDAY
May 31, 2025
7:30PM - 9:30PM
TICKET PRICE: FREE
Iva Jean Ambush – Vocalist, Bandleader
Hailing from Frederick, Maryland, Iva Jean Ambush is a scat-singing jazz vocalist whose voice channels the power of women in jazz. A recipient of the prestigious Billie Holiday Vocal Competition, she has performed at iconic venues including Birdland, the DC Jazz Festival, and the Kennedy Center. Iva’s musical lineage includes legendary relatives such as trumpeter Lester Bowie and bassist Scott Ambush, and her artistry has been shaped by collaborations with Sheila Jordan and Dr. Horace Boyer. Her upcoming project, Mosaic Voices of Four Women, honors the legacies of Abbey Lincoln, Lena Horne, Buffy Sainte-Marie, and Nina Simone. As the leader of Ambuscade, she sets the tone with her fierce commitment to the voice as an instrument and a vessel for liberation.
Pete Frassrand – Piano
Detroit-born pianist Pete Frassrand brings a lyrical, soulful touch to the keys, informed by years performing in D.C.'s vibrant jazz clubs and his work as a music educator. With performances at the Kennedy Center, DC Jazz Festival, and Smithsonian institutions, Pete’s playing honors tradition while weaving in contemporary textures. He has longstanding collaborations with artists like Charles Rahmat Woods and Iva Ambush, and is a vital contributor to the sound of Ambuscade, grounding the ensemble with harmonic depth and rhythmic clarity.
Date & Time
Sat, May 31, 2025 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Venue Details
El Golfo Restaurant General Admission
8739 Flower AvenueSilver Spring, Maryland 20901
