“Sings the Gershwin Songbook”Born and raised in Miami, Florida, 28-year-old Melinda Rose Rodriguez discovered her passion for music at a remarkably young age. Her early journey began with the vibrant world of pop music, a common starting point for many aspiring musicians. However, her musical exploration took a significant turn dur [...]

“Sings the Gershwin Songbook”Born and raised in Miami, Florida, 28-year-old Melinda Rose Rodriguez discovered her passion for music at a remarkably young age. Her early journey began with the vibrant world of pop music, a common starting point for many aspiring musicians. However, her musical exploration took a significant turn dur [...]

2X DownBeat Magazine Rising Star Female Vocalist Alyssa Allgood returns to Blues Alley to celebrate her new album “Leap” and to honor Ella Fitzgerald’s birthday. Winner of the Inaugural Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition (2017), Allgood will perform music from her latest release and beloved standards recorded by the First Lady [...]

2X DownBeat Magazine Rising Star Female Vocalist Alyssa Allgood returns to Blues Alley to celebrate her new album “Leap” and to honor Ella Fitzgerald’s birthday. Winner of the Inaugural Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition (2017), Allgood will perform music from her latest release and beloved standards recorded by the First Lady [...]

Winner Announced and Special Guest Performance by the Winner of the 2026 Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal CompetitionSachal Vasandani is recognized for his singular voice, with a tone and unique phrasing that mark him as one of the most compelling artists on the scene today. Thoroughly rooted in jazz, Sachal has the swagger to front the [...]

Winner Announced and Special Guest Performance by the Winner of the 2026 Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal CompetitionAll proceeds from stream benefit the non profit Blues Alley Jazz Society - $25 Recommended DonationSachal Vasandani is recognized for his singular voice, with a tone and unique phrasing that mark him as one of the most com [...]

Sachal Vasandani is recognized for his singular voice, with a tone and unique phrasing that mark him as one of the most compelling artists on the scene today. Thoroughly rooted in jazz, Sachal has the swagger to front the most swinging big bands and the vulnerability to present definitive takes of classic ballads. His deeply creati [...]

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Sachal Vasandani is recognized for his singular voice, with a tone and unique phrasing that mark him as one of the most compelling artists on the scene today. Thoroughly rooted in jazz, Sachal has the swagger to front the most swinging big bands and the vulnerability to present definitive takes of classic ballads. His deeply creati [...]

Sachal Vasandani is recognized for his singular voice, with a tone and unique phrasing that mark him as one of the most compelling artists on the scene today. Thoroughly rooted in jazz, Sachal has the swagger to front the most swinging big bands and the vulnerability to present definitive takes of classic ballads. His deeply creati [...]

Black and Gold, GWU’s premier vocal jazz ensemble, celebrates the iconic sound of New York Voices with an evening of dynamic arrangements and rich vocal harmony at Blues Alley. Black and Gold is a vocal ensemble from GWU that features music from contemporary genres such as jazz, pop, and R&B. Under the direction of Barry Moton, [...]

The GW Jazz Orchestra is performing their final show of the school year at Blues Alley. Honoring the members of the band while celebrating the 10th full year as an organization, this performance will show off all that the Jazz Orchestra can do. The GW Jazz Orchestra is the premier student jazz ensemble at the George Washington Univ [...]

Join the Georgetown University Jazz Ensemble for a performance featuring popular Big Band arrangements from classic and contemporty composers. Composers include, Duke Ellington, John Clayton and Sammy Nestico and much more.

Join the jazz combo for an exciting evening of improvised music features, well-known jazz standards, and modern jazz compositions highlighting modern jazz’s many different styles and influences. 

Legendary saxophonist Paul Carr leads the Howard University Jazz Ensemble in his debut season as Director, following Fred Irby’s remarkable 51-year tenure. The Ensemble will present traditional big band classics, contemporary arrangements, and a special tribute celebrating the centennials of Miles Davis and John Coltrane. The Howar [...]

Howard University Jazz Combo with special guest Cyrus Chestnut The Howard University Jazz Combo, comprised of standout student artists from Howard University, will perform mix of classic standards, modern repertoire, and spontaneous musical conversation. The combo will be joined by special guest Cyrus Chestnut, one of the most resp [...]

Delfeayo Marsalis presents exhilarating music from the song book of great New Orleans classics featuring the United States Army Blues.An acclaimed, Grammy-winning producer, trombonist, composer, and NEA Jazz Master, Delfeayo Marsalis has also dedicated his prolific career to promoting music theatre and education. Marsalis has toure [...]