Mark Rapp Presents: The Roots of Jazz ~ Gospel to Motown featuring Vocal Sensation Brittany Turnipseed

Fri, Jan 16

Show Ticket $25 Dinner is required with all reservations. *6:30 PM SHOW - DINNER RESERVATIONS FROM 5:15 PM *9:00 PM SHOW - DINNER RESERVATIONS FROM 8:00 PM Lovingly known as the “Southern Songbird”, Brittany Turnipseed sings with a voice that feels like Sunday morning sunshine and the soul of a Southern revival. Blending the warmth of gospel, the grace of jazz, and a touch of old-school soul, she lifts hearts and stirs spirits with every note. Her rise to acclaim was sealed under the bright lights of Harlem’s historic Apollo Theater, where she took home top honors at Amateur Night — a testament to her undeniable gift. With a voice that soars, soothes, and testifies, Brittany Turnipseed turns every stage into sacred ground, leaving audiences swaying, clapping, and craving for just one more chorus! Mark Rapp is a nationally recognized jazz trumpeter, composer, bandleader, and arts advocate. His work bridges performance, education, and cultural entrepreneurship. As founder and Executive Director of the ColaJazz Foundation, Rapp has shaped one of the Southeast’s most vibrant jazz ecosystems—presenting major festivals, statewide education outreach, recording projects, and artist-driven programs. His playing, described as lyrical and modern, is rooted in the jazz tradition while pushing creative boundaries. With a global performance resume and deep commitment to community impact, Rapp exemplifies the power of jazz to educate, inspire, and transform.