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UNC Jazz Faculty With Special Guest, Ashleigh Smith
October 3 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Experience an extraordinary night of live jazz under the rafters at The Bar(n) at Sonark Farms with the world-class faculty of UNC-Chapel Hill’s jazz program joined by the incomparable Ashleigh Smith.
Smith is no stranger to North Carolina audiences—she has been dazzling local and national stages with her radiant voice and commanding presence. Winner of the prestigious Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, Ashleigh’s artistry bridges jazz, soul, and funk with a warmth that captivates every listener. Her Concord Records debut album Sunkissed quickly earned critical acclaim and solidified her reputation as one of today’s most exciting new voices in jazz.
Sharing the stage with her are UNC’s celebrated faculty musicians:
Dr. Rahsaan Barber – saxophone, Director of the UNC Jazz Band
JC Martin – jazz guitar
Jason Foureman – jazz bass
Dan Davis – drumset & jazz history
Juan Álamo – percussion
Baron Thomas – jazz guitar, Artist-in-Residence
7:30 | Friday, Oct 3, 2025
The Bar(n) at Sonark Farms
5292 Sonark Lane, Hillsborough, NC
Tickets: $12.00. | Door: $15
PURCHASE TICKETS: https://www.sonarkfarms.com/event-details/unc-faculty-jazz-with-special-guest-ashleigh-smith
Come early to enjoy the rustic charm of Sonark Farms, sip on a Belgian beer, wine, or cocktail, and settle in for an evening of jazz.
The Bar(n) opens 6PM and stays open until 11PM.