Last month, Paula Stevens Jones and Jabessa (Beth) Major Smith hosted an evening All-White Jazz Event at a local business. The two plan to host the event monthly and from time-to-time will be bringing in well-known jazz artists. One of last month’s performers was Trumaine Lamar (Burrell), his band and group of backup singers. Shown with Trumaine, second from left, are Jennifer Everett, Shannon LeGrand, Nadia Darius and Stance Mason. (Photo by Frederick Harris)