Derryck Lawrence | August 7

Thirty years. Twenty solo recordings. One of the most instantly recognizable baritone voices in R&B and jazz. Derryck Lawrence — known as The Black Hummingbird — is a Jacksonville original who has spent three decades doing what very few artists manage: getting better with time.

Vocalist, author, hand percussionist, and recording artist, Derryck brings a depth of musicianship to every performance that you simply don’t find at most venues. His voice has a way of making a room go quiet — not because it demands attention, but because it earns it.