FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 26, 2017
MARTA Rolls Out Jazz Music Series in May
Transit Rail Stations Features Local Jazz Musicians
ATLANTA – The
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is offering live music every
Monday in May from 3–5 p.m. at four of
its rail stations. MARTA Jazz Mondays, in partnership with award-winning jazz artists,
is designed to showcase local musical talent while increasing the presence of the
arts throughout the MARTA system.
“We are committed to enhancing the
overall customer experience with our reinvigorated focus on the arts throughout
the MARTA system,” said MARTA GM/CEO Keith T. Parker. “We are making an
intentional push to explore innovative ways to transform the transit experience
by introducing new amenities and options that engage our customers in a new way
and creative way. This initiative is
just one part of our larger arts program here at MARTA.”
Local musicians will lead the
diverse array of musical talent, including performances by Ede Wright Trio (May 1), Dave
Ellington/Chris Burroughs (May 8), Omega
Level (May 15), and Indie Revenge
(May 22).
Scheduled May performances are as
follows:
| Decatur Station |
| Ede Wright Trio |
| Monday, May 1 , 2017 |
| 3 - 5 p.m. |
| Lindbergh Station |
| Dave Ellington/Chris Burroughs |
| Monday, May 8, 2017 |
| 3 - 5 p.m. |
| College Park |
| Omega Level |
| Monday, May 15, 2017 |
| 3 - 5 p.m. |
| Midtown Station |
| Indie Revenge |
| Monday, May 22, 2017 |
| 3 - 5 p.m. |
“MARTA
Jazz Mondays are another crucial link to better connect us with our customers and
help redefine the transportation experience for our riders,” Jennifer
Jinadu-Wright, MARTA Senior Director of Marketing and Communications said.
Photos from MARTA Jazz Mondays 2016
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Contact:
Erik Burton