Monday, Nov. 30 at Mezzrow in NYC

The Rearview Mirror

Alex Blake, bass
Tommy Campbell, drums
Burnett Thompson, piano

"A mainstream master..." JazzTimes

Nov. 30 at Mezzrow Jazz Club
New York City
Watch the Show!

This virtuoso ensemble looks at 2000 years of our musical history: Byzantine, Medieval, Ancient China, the Reformation, and 17th century Native and African American.

This group will put their own stamp on this repertoire at the renowned Mezzrow Jazz Club in Manhattan, followed by a recording session and the album release.

Mon. Oct 5, Decatur House Museum
PianoJazz DC Presents
Manuel Valera
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"relentless and blistering at the keyboard...a shape-shifting melodicism."
The New York Times

Acclaimed Cuban virtuoso Manuel Valera opens Season 13 of PianoJazz DC. The Grammy nominated Guggenheim Fellow plays an oversized role in the NYC and worldwide jazz scenes. Well known in venues and festivals worldwide, Manuel has garnered national and international reviews while lending his talents as a pianist and composer to such notable artists as Arturo Sandoval, Paquito D’Rivera, Brian Lynch, Dafnis Prieto, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Jeff “Tain” Watts, and classical violin virtuoso Joshua Bell among many others.

Manuel has recorded 18 albums as a bandleader with touring projects ranging from his Grammy nominated group New Cuban Express to his modern contemporary trio, solo piano and the New Cuban Express Big Band.

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Valera is the recipient of many composition grants — most notably a 2019 Guggenheim Fellowship, Chamber Music America’s New Jazz Works three different times, the Dranoff International 2 Piano Foundation 2 times and the ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Award. He has travelled the world performing in more than 30 countries at some of the biggest international venues and festivals in the world.

Please join Manuel for a reception following the concert.

Monday, Oct. 5, at 7pm
Decatur House Museum
748 Jackson Pl NW
Washington, DC 20006