Benito GonzalezPianist Benito Gonzalez "Two times Grammy nominee"is an internationally beloved artist who combines a long lineage of American jazz traditions with rhythms from around the world. He's worked with dozens of the greats, and he always brings some of the best rhythm section players in the world.Expect to hear an elite tr [...]

Benito GonzalezPianist Benito Gonzalez "Two times Grammy nominee"is an internationally beloved artist who combines a long lineage of American jazz traditions with rhythms from around the world. He's worked with dozens of the greats, and he always brings some of the best rhythm section players in the world.Expect to hear an elite tr [...]

Benito GonzalezPianist Benito Gonzalez "Two times Grammy nominee"is an internationally beloved artist who combines a long lineage of American jazz traditions with rhythms from around the world. He's worked with dozens of the greats, and he always brings some of the best rhythm section players in the world.Expect to hear an elite tr [...]

Benito GonzalezPianist Benito Gonzalez "Two times Grammy nominee"is an internationally beloved artist who combines a long lineage of American jazz traditions with rhythms from around the world. He's worked with dozens of the greats, and he always brings some of the best rhythm section players in the world.Expect to hear an elite tr [...]

Mexican American composer, pianist, and bandleader Arturo O'Farrill stands as a towering figure in contemporary music, renowned for his genre-defying virtuosity, leadership, and unwavering commitment to social justice through music. O’Farrill bridges the gap between traditional Latin rhythms, modern jazz, and contemporary compositi [...]

Mexican American composer, pianist, and bandleader Arturo O'Farrill stands as a towering figure in contemporary music, renowned for his genre-defying virtuosity, leadership, and unwavering commitment to social justice through music. O’Farrill bridges the gap between traditional Latin rhythms, modern jazz, and contemporary compositi [...]

Mexican American composer, pianist, and bandleader Arturo O'Farrill stands as a towering figure in contemporary music, renowned for his genre-defying virtuosity, leadership, and unwavering commitment to social justice through music. O’Farrill bridges the gap between traditional Latin rhythms, modern jazz, and contemporary compositi [...]

Mexican American composer, pianist, and bandleader Arturo O'Farrill stands as a towering figure in contemporary music, renowned for his genre-defying virtuosity, leadership, and unwavering commitment to social justice through music. O’Farrill bridges the gap between traditional Latin rhythms, modern jazz, and contemporary compositi [...]

Afro-Peruvian JazzPerkutao is a dynamic Afro-Peruvian ensemble founded in 2005 by renowned percussionist, dancer, and educator Percy Chinchilla, alongside percussionist Robin Axel. The group recently relocated from Lima, Peru to the Washington, D.C. area and has exploded on the jazz scene, being featured at clubs such as Blues Alle [...]

Afro-Peruvian JazzPerkutao is a dynamic Afro-Peruvian ensemble founded in 2005 by renowned percussionist, dancer, and educator Percy Chinchilla, alongside percussionist Robin Axel. The group recently relocated from Lima, Peru to the Washington, D.C. area and has exploded on the jazz scene, being featured at clubs such as Blues Alle [...]

Three-Time Grammy Winner Uruguayan Pianist Gustavo Casenave performs piano solo at Blues Alley JazzThree-Time Grammy Award winner, Gustavo Casenave, a distinguished an esteemed American/Uruguayan pianist and composer, has made remarkable contributions to the music industry throughout his career. He secured the prestigious Grammy ti [...]

Three-Time Grammy Winner Uruguayan Pianist Gustavo Casenave performs piano solo at Blues Alley JazzThree-Time Grammy Award winner, Gustavo Casenave, a distinguished an esteemed American/Uruguayan pianist and composer, has made remarkable contributions to the music industry throughout his career. He secured the prestigious Grammy ti [...]

Since the beginning of his musical career in the early 1990s, Cuban-born multi-instrumentalist Roberta Fonseca has stated his mission clearly: “I want my music to reach people who don’t know me, and I dream of one day becoming a point of reference for my audience.” Although still very young – by the standards of jazz, hip-hop, worl [...]

Since the beginning of his musical career in the early 1990s, Cuban-born multi-instrumentalist Roberta Fonseca has stated his mission clearly: “I want my music to reach people who don’t know me, and I dream of one day becoming a point of reference for my audience.” Although still very young – by the standards of jazz, hip-hop, worl [...]

Since the beginning of his musical career in the early 1990s, Cuban-born multi-instrumentalist Roberta Fonseca has stated his mission clearly: “I want my music to reach people who don’t know me, and I dream of one day becoming a point of reference for my audience.” Although still very young – by the standards of jazz, hip-hop, worl [...]

Since the beginning of his musical career in the early 1990s, Cuban-born multi-instrumentalist Roberta Fonseca has stated his mission clearly: “I want my music to reach people who don’t know me, and I dream of one day becoming a point of reference for my audience.” Although still very young – by the standards of jazz, hip-hop, worl [...]

Both Sides Now is an intimate solo piano concert by award-winning Cuban-American pianist and composer Kemuel Roig, where timeless songs are transformed through improvisation, storytelling, and deeply personal expression. Drawing from the music of Joni Mitchell, Paul McCartney, Armando Manzanero, Michel Legrand, Billie Holiday, Cons [...]

Both Sides Now is an intimate solo piano concert by award-winning Cuban-American pianist and composer Kemuel Roig, where timeless songs are transformed through improvisation, storytelling, and deeply personal expression. Drawing from the music of Joni Mitchell, Paul McCartney, Armando Manzanero, Michel Legrand, Billie Holiday, Cons [...]

Kalí Rodríguez-Peña feat. Dayme Arocena Sings “Latin Louie and Ella”Latin Grammy-nominated bandleader, trumpeter, composer, and educator Kalí Rodríguez-Peña is one of the leading voices of a young generation of Cuban musicians living in New York City. His sound fuses the traditional motifs of his native Cuba with a passion for jazz [...]

Kalí Rodríguez-Peña feat. Dayme Arocena Sings “Latin Louie and Ella”Latin Grammy-nominated bandleader, trumpeter, composer, and educator Kalí Rodríguez-Peña is one of the leading voices of a young generation of Cuban musicians living in New York City. His sound fuses the traditional motifs of his native Cuba with a passion for jazz [...]

Jesus “Chuchito” Valdés - (Pianist, arranger, composer, bandleader). Born in Havana Cuba, Chuchito Valdes comes from one of the most distinguished musical families in Cuba. He is the son of Chucho Valdes and his mother, Mercedes Alfaro Cortes, Grandfather Bebo Valdes. He led the world renown band, Irakere for several years, which h [...]

Jesus “Chuchito” Valdés - (Pianist, arranger, composer, bandleader). Born in Havana Cuba, Chuchito Valdes comes from one of the most distinguished musical families in Cuba. He is the son of Chucho Valdes and his mother, Mercedes Alfaro Cortes, Grandfather Bebo Valdes. He led the world renown band, Irakere for several years, which h [...]

Jesus “Chuchito” Valdés - (Pianist, arranger, composer, bandleader). Born in Havana Cuba, Chuchito Valdes comes from one of the most distinguished musical families in Cuba. He is the son of Chucho Valdes and his mother, Mercedes Alfaro Cortes, Grandfather Bebo Valdes. He led the world renown band, Irakere for several years, which h [...]

Jesus “Chuchito” Valdés - (Pianist, arranger, composer, bandleader). Born in Havana Cuba, Chuchito Valdes comes from one of the most distinguished musical families in Cuba. He is the son of Chucho Valdes and his mother, Mercedes Alfaro Cortes, Grandfather Bebo Valdes. He led the world renown band, Irakere for several years, which h [...]

César López started studying music when he was 10. Only three years later, he won the 1st Prize in the Cuban National Sax Contest. In 1985 he got a scholarship at the National School of Arts and, simultaneously, started his professional career with renowned Cuban musician Bobby Carcasés, who introduced César to Latin Jazz. In [...]

César López started studying music when he was 10. Only three years later, he won the 1st Prize in the Cuban National Sax Contest. In 1985 he got a scholarship at the National School of Arts and, simultaneously, started his professional career with renowned Cuban musician Bobby Carcasés, who introduced César to Latin Jazz. In [...]

César López started studying music when he was 10. Only three years later, he won the 1st Prize in the Cuban National Sax Contest. In 1985 he got a scholarship at the National School of Arts and, simultaneously, started his professional career with renowned Cuban musician Bobby Carcasés, who introduced César to Latin Jazz. In [...]

César López started studying music when he was 10. Only three years later, he won the 1st Prize in the Cuban National Sax Contest. In 1985 he got a scholarship at the National School of Arts and, simultaneously, started his professional career with renowned Cuban musician Bobby Carcasés, who introduced César to Latin Jazz. In [...]

Native Washingtonian, ALLYN JOHNSON, is a multi-talented musician, composer, arranger and producer whose trademark sound gives brilliance and fortitude to the art of jazz improvisation. Allyn, a prodigy who began playing piano at the tender age of five, got his start playing piano for the youth choir in his uncle's church. There he [...]

Native Washingtonian, ALLYN JOHNSON, is a multi-talented musician, composer, arranger and producer whose trademark sound gives brilliance and fortitude to the art of jazz improvisation. Allyn, a prodigy who began playing piano at the tender age of five, got his start playing piano for the youth choir in his uncle's church. There he [...]

Presents “The Soul, Funk, and Groove of the Hammond B-3”World-class organist Benjie Porecki brings the soul, funk, and groove of the Hammond B-3 to Blues Alley for Hammond B-3 Organ Week. Joined by Mark Prince on drums and Michael Bowie on electric bass, this powerhouse trio delivers a deeply soulful blend of jazz, blues, [...]

Presents “The Soul, Funk, and Groove of the Hammond B-3”World-class organist Benjie Porecki brings the soul, funk, and groove of the Hammond B-3 to Blues Alley for Hammond B-3 Organ Week. Joined by Mark Prince on drums and Michael Bowie on electric bass, this powerhouse trio delivers a deeply soulful blend of jazz, blues, [...]

“A Meeting of The Minds” .. with Colin Stranahan on drums and special guest Paul Bollenback on guitarOrganist Pat Bianchi, known for fearlessly taking the jazz organ in new and exciting directions, blends tradition with forward-thinking creativity, drawing inspiration from legends like Dr. Lonnie Smith and Joey [...]

“A Meeting of The Minds” .. with Colin Stranahan on drums and special guest Paul Bollenback on guitarOrganist Pat Bianchi, known for fearlessly taking the jazz organ in new and exciting directions, blends tradition with forward-thinking creativity, drawing inspiration from legends like Dr. Lonnie Smith and Joey [...]

Mike LeDonne is a world-renowned jazz pianist and Hammond organist whose career spans over 40 years and is truly unique among today's jazz musicians. No one else from his generation has had the experience of playing with such a wide variety of Jazz Masters. Mike worked with masters from the swing era like Benny Goodman and Roy Eldr [...]

Mike LeDonne is a world-renowned jazz pianist and Hammond organist whose career spans over 40 years and is truly unique among today's jazz musicians. No one else from his generation has had the experience of playing with such a wide variety of Jazz Masters. Mike worked with masters from the swing era like Benny Goodman and Roy Eldr [...]

Mike LeDonne is a world-renowned jazz pianist and Hammond organist whose career spans over 40 years and is truly unique among today's jazz musicians. No one else from his generation has had the experience of playing with such a wide variety of Jazz Masters. Mike worked with masters from the swing era like Benny Goodman and Roy Eldr [...]

Mike LeDonne is a world-renowned jazz pianist and Hammond organist whose career spans over 40 years and is truly unique among today's jazz musicians. No one else from his generation has had the experience of playing with such a wide variety of Jazz Masters. Mike worked with masters from the swing era like Benny Goodman and Roy Eldr [...]