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Best Jazz & Blues in September 2024

in Washington

October 2024

Jackie Greene at The Hamilton

Jackie Greene

Singer-songwriter and musician, Jackie Greene is hitting the road for a series of dates across North America. Expect to hear tracks from Greene's extensive catalog! Greene developed an interest in music at an early age when he began playing the piano. At 14, he learnt to play guitar which led him to performing in local bars. As he got older, he began writing his own music. Later, he started recording in his makeshift garage studio and selling his CDs wherever he could. Using the money he'd made, Greene was able to release his first full-length album, Rusty Nails, on his own.

DC Originality - Tribute to Marvin Gaye, Chuck Brown, Duke Ellington at Kennedy Center Concert Hall

DC Originality - Tribute to Marvin Gaye, Chuck Brown, Duke Ellington

In a celebration of some of the greatest musical names ever to come out of Washington D.C., the National Symphony Orchestra perform the music of local legends turned global history makers, including Marvin Gaye, Duke Ellington, Chuck Brown, John Philip Sousa and others! Conducted by Kellen Gray, the concert will also feature appearances from top local musicians, bringing together a fitting tribute to the originality of D.C.!

The Marcus King Band at Warner Theater

The Marcus King Band

Still in his 20s, Marcus King has already been tapped as the next great guitarist by The Washington Post. With his intricate story-telling and stellar virtuosic talent on the guitar, this youngster and his band head out on another North American tour. Catch the talented South Carolina native when he brings his upbeat Americana to you!

Kenny G. at Lincoln Theater

Kenny G.

When compiling a list of the best selling artists of all time, Kenny G's name may not be the first to spring to mind, but it should be. The saxophonist has sold over 75 million records worldwide, with his landmark 1986 effort Breathless shifting 16 million copies worldwide alone, making it the biggest selling instrumental album of all time.

Peter Cat Recording Co at 9:30 Club

Peter Cat Recording Co

This summer, Peter Cat Recording Co will be heading out across the United States to celebrate the release of their new album BETA. If someone asked you to define the band into one particular genre, you'd probably struggle as the band combines a host of genres in their music. From jazz, pop, cabaret, and rock, they've got something for everyone. Dates are selling out quickly, so get your tickets and head on down for a night like no other!

Herbie Hancock at Warner Theater

Herbie Hancock

Legendary jazz pianist Herbie Hancock is considered to be one of the most innovative jazz musicians of all time. The early days of his journey as an artist saw him redefine the term 'rhythm section' in the Miles Davis Quintet, widely regarded as one of the finest jazz ensembles to ever grace the stage and thereafter his mounting collaborations and solo works tracked the evolution of a breathtakingly original and pioneering style

Lalah Hathaway at Warner Theater

Lalah Hathaway

Grammy Award-winning soulful songstress Lalah Hathaway has music running through her veins. She may be the daughter of legendary singer Donny Hathaway, but Lalah has carved out a name for herself far from the shadow of her father's considerable achievements with a stunning set of vocal pipes and a versatility that has seen her command a range of genres from jazz to gospel to urban contemporary.

Buena Vista Social Orchestra at Warner Theater

Buena Vista Social Orchestra

Jesus "Aguaje" Ramos, original trombonist of the legendary Cuban outfit Buena Vista Social Club, leads an ensemble including three fellow original Club members for a tour of North America this fall! Along with pianist Emilio Senon Morales Ruiz, percussionist "Betun" Luis Mariano Valiente Marin and bassist Fabian Garcia, the famed latin-jazz combination from Havana bring you the music that made the world famous BVSC the biggest selling Cuban band in history.