Jazz at The Kreeger

In collaboration with Elijah Jamal Balbed, The Kreeger Museum is honored and thrilled to present Jazz at The Kreeger, a series that furthers our mission to share music across the city. Now in its sixth year, this series supports and spotlights the wealth of musical talent in our metropolitan area.
 

Flavio Silva/Bruce Williams 4tet

Saturday, May 16 | 3:00pm

Tickets: $35

Tickets now include admission to Museum galleries and Sculpture Garden. Ticket-holders may enter the Museum through the front entrance beginning at 1:30pm to view the galleries before the performance begins at 3:00pm. 

In the event that you must cancel your reservation, please email [email protected] as soon as possible so we can offer your seat to someone else. Refunds will only be issued for cancellations made more than 24 hours in advance.

Please note: Parking is extremely limited and ride share is strongly encouraged.

A limited number of 'pay what you can' tickets will be available for this Jazz at The Kreeger performance. For more information, email [email protected].

About the Artists

Flavio Silva - Guitar
Bruce Williams - Alto/Soprano Sax
Herman Burney - Double Bass
Charles Wilson - Drums

Flavio Silva

A 2019 Hot House Jazz Magazine Awardee as best Jazz Guitarist, Flavio Silva is a musician who is part of a new generation of Brazilian composers and instrumentalists that has been breaking through the musical scene of different places, such as Brazil, The Netherlands and most recently, New York.
 
Flavio has shared the stage with some highly skilled musicians such as Antonio Hart, Bruce Williams, Seamus Blake, Marc Cary, Arturo O’ Farrill, Victor Wooten, James Francies, Ben Williams, Elijah Jamal Balbed, Munir Hossn, Cuca Teixeira, Sandro Haick, Thiago Espirito Santo, among others. Flavio also performed in some of the best festivals in Europe including the North Sea Jazz Festival(The Netherlands), Winter Jazz Festival (New York) Langnau Jazz Nights (Switzerland), Koektebel Jazz Party (Ukraine), Gronau Jazz Festival (Germany), and Delft Jazz Festival (The Netherlands).

In 2024, Flavio announces the release of his new album EKO. Featuring a talented line-up of Brazilian musicians, including bassist Sidiel Vieira, drummer Cuca Teixeira and keyboardist Gabriel Gaiardo, EKO is the outcome of all experiences Flavio had during the pandemic. It incorporates the American art form with both African and Afro-Brazilian sounds mixed with electronic sounds. The multi-brand endorsee presents this dynamic and versatile music with particular dexterity and flair, while maintaining the attention and appreciation of all music lovers.

Flavio endorses Darcy Guitars, Mono Bags, Free The Tone Effects, Chase Bliss Audio, Jam Pedals, Roccaforte amps and Reference Laboratory cables.

Bruce Williams

Alto saxophonist Bruce Williams hails from Washington, DC, and has a storied career as a sideman and as a leader for over 30 years internationally and on the New York/New Jersey area scenes. One of the most versatile and sought-after players of his generation performing in large ensembles, small groups, and experimental ensembles alike, Bruce is comfortable wherever you place him. He has performed and recorded with Frank Foster, Stanley Cowell, Russell Gunn, the World Saxophone Quartet, Papo Vasquez, Geri Allen, Buster Williams, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and several groups of the legendary Roy Hargrove. Bruce appears as a sideman on over 60 recordings/videos and has 5 records available as a leader.

This project is supported by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.

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