The City of Medford continues its free Condon Shell Summer Concert series with the Grammy-nominated Debo Ray (aka Deborah Pierre), a leading vocalist in Boston and New York’s jazz and world music circles. A composer at heart, she is best known for the unique way she embraces and expresses the music she creates, as well as for her style of blending theory with emotion in her performances. A spirited and cooperative collaborator, she has shared stages with multiple Grammy winners, including Bobby McFerrin, Esperanza Spalding, Antonio Sanchez, and Terri Lyne Carrington; performed at top venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Newport Jazz Festival; and has toured internationally.

Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic, or stop by the Medford Farmers Market to grab some food. Remaining concerts in the Thursday evening series will feature the Cheryl Arena Band on August 29 and Say Darling on September 12 (rescheduled from June 20 due to weather).