Jazz at The KreegerIn 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 third year, this series supports and spotlights the wealth of musical talent in our metropolitan area.
Save the date for upcoming Jazz at The Kreeger concerts! August 17, 2024 September 21, 2024
Eric Williams QuintetSaturday, August 17th | 3:00pm–4:00pm
Register | $35
Parking will be available next door at The Field School, located at 2301 Foxhall Road NW. In the event that you must cancel your reservation, please email education@kreegermuseum.org 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.
About the ArtistEric Williams is a rising young star trumpeter based out of Washington, DC, originally from North Carolina. He leads his own band and is a member of the official touring big band of the US Army, The Jazz Ambassadors. Additionally, Eric performs with the prestigious Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra in DC. Since embarking on his professional career in 2018, Eric has had the privilege of performing with many renowned artists and groups, including Sean Joes, Nicolas Payton, Ashlin Parker, Wycliffe Gordon, Ingrid Jensen, Ray Chew and The Crew, Christian McBride, Todd Marcus Nonet, Piedmont Triad Jazz Orchestra, and the Buffalo Symphony Orchestra. As the leader of the Eric Williams Quintet, he has showcased his talent at various jazz festivals such as the Charlotte Jazz Fest, Duck Jazz Fest, Captiol Hill Jazz Fest, and Carolina Jazz Fest. His musical journey has also taken him internationally, performing in Scotland, Switzerland, and Finland. Eric Williams continues to make significant contributions to the jazz scene, combining his technical prowess with a deep passion for the art form. This project is supported by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.
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