Stephen Philip Harvey Octet - “Mythos” Commission Premiere | The Stephen Philip Harvey Octet presents “Mythos,” a new original suite. Commissioned by Chamber Music America as part of the 2025 New Jazz Works, Harvey’s mid-sized ensemble shares new works based on mythology found in the African continent, mythology spread through the [...]

Stephen Philip Harvey Octet - “Mythos” Commission Premiere | The Stephen Philip Harvey Octet presents “Mythos,” a new original suite. Commissioned by Chamber Music America as part of the 2025 New Jazz Works, Harvey’s mid-sized ensemble shares new works based on mythology found in the African continent, mythology spread through the [...]

Formosan Groove is a contemporary fusion music project led by Washington, D.C.–based Taiwanese artist Shin-Yi Lee, also known as Rufusion. Rooted in classic Taiwanese traditional songs, the project reimagines familiar melodies through groove-driven arrangements that blend jazz harmony, global rhythms, electronic textures, and tradi [...]

Formosan Groove is a contemporary fusion music project led by Washington, D.C.–based Taiwanese artist Shin-Yi Lee, also known as Rufusion. Rooted in classic Taiwanese traditional songs, the project reimagines familiar melodies through groove-driven arrangements that blend jazz harmony, global rhythms, electronic textures, and tradi [...]

The George Mason Jazz Faculty invites you to an evening of outstanding jazz, celebrating the timeless music that has shaped America's rich musical heritage. Featuring beloved jazz standards, as well as original compositions and arrangements, the evening will showcase the artistry and versatility of George Mason's distinguished facu [...]

The George Mason Jazz Faculty invites you to an evening of outstanding jazz, celebrating the timeless music that has shaped America's rich musical heritage. Featuring beloved jazz standards, as well as original compositions and arrangements, the evening will showcase the artistry and versatility of George Mason's distinguished facu [...]

The Hot Club of San Francisco is an American gypsy jazz band, led by guitarist, songwriter, and arranger Paul 'Pazzo' Mehling. The band features a lineup inspired by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli’s Quintette du Hot Club de France, with violin, bass, and guitars. They perform a mix of gypsy jazz standards, pop songs, and o [...]

The Hot Club of San Francisco is an American gypsy jazz band, led by guitarist, songwriter, and arranger Paul 'Pazzo' Mehling. The band features a lineup inspired by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli’s Quintette du Hot Club de France, with violin, bass, and guitars. They perform a mix of gypsy jazz standards, pop songs, and o [...]

Jeremy Pelt has become one of the preeminent young trumpeters within the world of jazz. Forging a bond with the Mingus Big Band very early on, as his career progressed, Pelt built upon these relationships and many others which eventually lead to collaborations with some of the genre's greatest masters. These projects include perfor [...]

Jeremy Pelt has become one of the preeminent young trumpeters within the world of jazz. Forging a bond with the Mingus Big Band very early on, as his career progressed, Pelt built upon these relationships and many others which eventually lead to collaborations with some of the genre's greatest masters. These projects include perfor [...]

Jeremy Pelt has become one of the preeminent young trumpeters within the world of jazz. Forging a bond with the Mingus Big Band very early on, as his career progressed, Pelt built upon these relationships and many others which eventually lead to collaborations with some of the genre's greatest masters. These projects include perfor [...]

Jeremy Pelt has become one of the preeminent young trumpeters within the world of jazz. Forging a bond with the Mingus Big Band very early on, as his career progressed, Pelt built upon these relationships and many others which eventually lead to collaborations with some of the genre's greatest masters. These projects include perfor [...]

Celebrate the release of Velvet Vibe, the highly anticipated new album from contemporary jazz guitarist and composer Ronny Smith. This special live performance showcases music from the new recording, featuring ten original compositions that blend contemporary jazz with soulful grooves, memorable melodies, and Smith's signature warm [...]

Celebrate the release of Velvet Vibe, the highly anticipated new album from contemporary jazz guitarist and composer Ronny Smith. This special live performance showcases music from the new recording, featuring ten original compositions that blend contemporary jazz with soulful grooves, memorable melodies, and Smith's signature warm [...]

“Clarinet, Without a Net”Seth Kibel -- clarinetMarcel Penzes -- tromboneErin Snedecor -- celloAhren Buchheister -- dobro, acoustic guitar, mandolinTom Holtz -- tubaHaroon Alam -- tablasClarinet, Without a Net, the new album from clarinetist Seth Kibel, lives at the intersection of jazz, Americana, blues, and klezmer. It’s an encaps [...]

“Clarinet, Without a Net”Seth Kibel -- clarinetMarcel Penzes -- tromboneErin Snedecor -- celloAhren Buchheister -- dobro, acoustic guitar, mandolinTom Holtz -- tubaHaroon Alam -- tablasClarinet, Without a Net, the new album from clarinetist Seth Kibel, lives at the intersection of jazz, Americana, blues, and klezmer. It’s an encaps [...]

Guitars - Rick Whitehead, David ChappellBruce Swaim - Tenor saxJohn Previti - BassNick Ruggieri - Drums David W. Chappell, a Washington, DC native, is one of the most sought after and respected musicians in the area.  He has won Washington Area Music Association Awards (WAMMIES) for 'Musician of the Year', 'Rock Inst [...]

Guitars - Rick Whitehead, David ChappellBruce Swaim - Tenor saxJohn Previti - BassNick Ruggieri - Drums David W. Chappell, a Washington, DC native, is one of the most sought after and respected musicians in the area.  He has won Washington Area Music Association Awards (WAMMIES) for 'Musician of the Year', 'Rock Inst [...]

Born in Germany, Christopher Ruben Studdard would later grow up in his beloved Birmingham, Alabama and begin an amazing journey. The journey would lead him from a young boy who expressed his love for music through singing at Rising Sun Baptist Church to later having to choose between his love for music and his love for football. Hi [...]

Born in Germany, Christopher Ruben Studdard would later grow up in his beloved Birmingham, Alabama and begin an amazing journey. The journey would lead him from a young boy who expressed his love for music through singing at Rising Sun Baptist Church to later having to choose between his love for music and his love for football. Hi [...]

Born in Germany, Christopher Ruben Studdard would later grow up in his beloved Birmingham, Alabama and begin an amazing journey. The journey would lead him from a young boy who expressed his love for music through singing at Rising Sun Baptist Church to later having to choose between his love for music and his love for football. Hi [...]

Born in Germany, Christopher Ruben Studdard would later grow up in his beloved Birmingham, Alabama and begin an amazing journey. The journey would lead him from a young boy who expressed his love for music through singing at Rising Sun Baptist Church to later having to choose between his love for music and his love for football. Hi [...]

Born in Germany, Christopher Ruben Studdard would later grow up in his beloved Birmingham, Alabama and begin an amazing journey. The journey would lead him from a young boy who expressed his love for music through singing at Rising Sun Baptist Church to later having to choose between his love for music and his love for football. Hi [...]

Born in Germany, Christopher Ruben Studdard would later grow up in his beloved Birmingham, Alabama and begin an amazing journey. The journey would lead him from a young boy who expressed his love for music through singing at Rising Sun Baptist Church to later having to choose between his love for music and his love for football. Hi [...]

Step into an unforgettable evening with Tia DAE: The Next Era in Entertainment at the legendary Blues Alley. A seasoned Dynamic Artist & Entertainer, Tia DAE takes audiences on a captivating musical journey through jazz, soul, R&B, rock, and beyond; blending timeless influences with a fresh, fearless energy.This is more tha [...]

Step into an unforgettable evening with Tia DAE: The Next Era in Entertainment at the legendary Blues Alley. A seasoned Dynamic Artist & Entertainer, Tia DAE takes audiences on a captivating musical journey through jazz, soul, R&B, rock, and beyond; blending timeless influences with a fresh, fearless energy.This is more tha [...]

Purple Majic: A License To Heal SUPERNOVA Band will perform Healing Sounds and the audience is encouraged to wear or bring the energy of the color Purple. Nasar Abadey, a renowned American-born jazz musician, has made significant contributions to the jazz world, particularly in the sub-genre of free jazz. With his exceptional drumm [...]

Purple Majic: A License To Heal SUPERNOVA Band will perform Healing Sounds and the audience is encouraged to wear or bring the energy of the color Purple.Nasar Abadey, a renowned American-born jazz musician, has made significant contributions to the jazz world, particularly in the sub-genre of free jazz. With his exceptional drummi [...]

Guitarist Dani Cortaza brings nearly four decades of artistic experience to his career as a performer, composer, arranger, and educator. A versatile musician, he specializes in Brazilian jazz, Latin jazz, and South American folklore, performing on both nylon-string and electric jazz guitar. He is also recognized for his work compos [...]

Guitarist Dani Cortaza brings nearly four decades of artistic experience to his career as a performer, composer, arranger, and educator. A versatile musician, he specializes in Brazilian jazz, Latin jazz, and South American folklore, performing on both nylon-string and electric jazz guitar. He is also recognized for his work compos [...]

Alex Bugnon has been a prolific, energetic force on the contemporary music scene for almost three decades. A renowned musician, composer and bandleader, Bugnon hales from the picturesque town of Caux, Switzerland – 4 miles above Montreux, site of the world famous Jazz Festival. No doubt, the annual convergence in his hometown [...]

Alex Bugnon has been a prolific, energetic force on the contemporary music scene for almost three decades. A renowned musician, composer and bandleader, Bugnon hales from the picturesque town of Caux, Switzerland – 4 miles above Montreux, site of the world famous Jazz Festival. No doubt, the annual convergence in his hometown [...]

Alex Bugnon has been a prolific, energetic force on the contemporary music scene for almost three decades. A renowned musician, composer and bandleader, Bugnon hales from the picturesque town of Caux, Switzerland – 4 miles above Montreux, site of the world famous Jazz Festival. No doubt, the annual convergence in his hometown [...]

Alex Bugnon has been a prolific, energetic force on the contemporary music scene for almost three decades. A renowned musician, composer and bandleader, Bugnon hales from the picturesque town of Caux, Switzerland – 4 miles above Montreux, site of the world famous Jazz Festival. No doubt, the annual convergence in his hometown [...]

Alex Bugnon has been a prolific, energetic force on the contemporary music scene for almost three decades. A renowned musician, composer and bandleader, Bugnon hales from the picturesque town of Caux, Switzerland – 4 miles above Montreux, site of the world famous Jazz Festival. No doubt, the annual convergence in his hometown [...]

Alex Bugnon has been a prolific, energetic force on the contemporary music scene for almost three decades. A renowned musician, composer and bandleader, Bugnon hales from the picturesque town of Caux, Switzerland – 4 miles above Montreux, site of the world famous Jazz Festival. No doubt, the annual convergence in his hometown [...]

The Blues Alley Youth Orchestra is comprised of accomplished student musicians ranging in age from 13 to 18 years old, and their mission is to preserve and promote the big band jazz art form. The Orchestra rehearses and performs under the musical direction of renowned bassist, Michael Bowie. Now in its 4th decade, the Orchestra has [...]