Black History Month: Davey Yarborough
When speaking with DCJF Artistic Director Willard Jenkins, legendary DC Jazz educator and musician Davey Yarborough stated, “We started the WJAI because of our understanding of the importance of inspiration, support and guidance in a developing artist’s journey.” Yarborough served as the Duke Ellington School of the Arts’ Jazz band director for over 40 years up until his retirement in 2019. During his tenure, Yarborough accumulated many musical and academic accolades for his