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Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas

Zydeco

Jazz in the Garden

  • Friday, May 31, 2024
  • 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Sculpture Garden
  • Performances
  • After Hours
  • In-person
  • Registration Required

Registration is required for all ages 2 and above. 

We have a free lottery system so that anyone interested in attending Jazz in the Garden has an equal chance to participate. 

Lottery Dates

Lottery opens: Monday, May 20, 10:00 a.m.
Lottery closes: Friday, May 24, noon
Results announced: Monday, May 27, 10:00 a.m.

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Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas,  photo by Phillip Kauffman

About Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas

Get ready for the fast and furious accordion-driven dance music of 2023 Grammy nominees Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas.  Zydeco flows in the veins of these South Louisiana musicians with deep roots in Creole tradition, shown in their trademark rubboard percussion, electric guitars, and R&B soul. Led by Nathan Williams as songwriter, founder, vocalist, and accordionist, the Cha Chas include his brother Dennis Paul on guitar, cousin Alan Williams on bass, Jaston George on rubboard, and Keith Sonnier on drums.  Nathan’s uplifting, roots-inspired music is served up with a distinctive Caribbean lilt that reaches back to the very beginnings of Louisiana Creole culture. 

Questions?

Email [email protected] or call 202.737.4215.

Concerts may be canceled due to excessive heat or inclement weather. In the event of a cancelation, visitors who have reserved passes will receive an email. We will do our best to offer passes to a rain date later in the summer.