Ashley Edokpayi

Washington D.C.& MD

Profile Information:

What instrument do you play?: I do not play an instrument now, but as a kid I played the the clarinet for a short time.
Who influenced you to listen to jazz: My father. He loves Earl Klugh especially.
How did you find out about the WDCJN?: I googled DC jazz forums and found the site.
My Website: http://ashleyedokpayi.strikingly.com
Official Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/ash.is.amazing
Where are you located?: Washington, D.C.
Tell us about yourself: I am a passionate multimedia journalist looking to grow and expand my network in the DC area. By reaching out to everyday people, I wish to tell and share unique stories of the individuals who make up what DC has been long known for - a rich african american culture, jazz and go-go music, and other things that are affected by the gentrification of the city. This is where my passion lies, being a voice to the voiceless and telling influential and inspiring stories. I hope to meet some great jazz musicians through this Washington Jazz Network for a current project I am working on. So very excited to learn more about jazz!!