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 fifth 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 16th, 2025- Robert Papacica featuring Langston Hughes II
The Robert Papacica Quartet featuring Langston Hughes II, Eytan Schillinger-Hyman, and Jonas Esser
Saturday, August 16th | 3:00pm-4:00pm
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.
Parking will be available 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.
A limited number of 'pay what you can' tickets will be available for this Jazz at The Kreeger performance. There are also a limited number of $15 student discounted tickets available. For more information on both, email education@kreegermuseum.org.
About the Artists
Robert Papacica
Residing in New York, Robert has appeared as a sideman and bandleader in New York and in jazz clubs across the United States. He is an award winning composer, educator, and musician originally from Toronto, Canada. Robert was a student at NYU and the Frost School of Music and studied with jazz luminaries such as Peter Bernstein, John Scofield, John Hart, Brian Lynch, and Bruce Forman who influenced his modern yet traditional jazz guitar sound. His latest project, Reverse Migration, features Kanoa Mendenhal on bass and Mark Ferber on drums and is available through the New York City based Pinch Record Label. He regularly plays with his group featuring his own original music at notable venues such as Ornithology Jazz Club, the Django, Kuumbwa Jazz Center, and Mr. Tipple's Jazz Club.
Langston Hughes II
Langston Hughes II, a 23-year-old saxophonist, woodwind doubler, composer, and educator, stands out as a remarkable young talent in today's vibrant music scene. Currently pursuing a master's degree in Jazz Studies at The Juilliard School in New York City, Langston's musical journey commenced in Washington D.C. and thrived through his education at Howard University. Admitted to The Juilliard School in 2023, Langston left an indelible impression on luminaries such as Rufus Reid and Wynton Marsalis. In his inaugural year, he embarked on a tour with Wynton Marsalis and The Jazz at Lincoln Orchestra, sharing the stage with esteemed artists like Jazzmeia Horn, Orrin Evans, and joining Ulysses Owens Jr. and his Generation Y band for a memorable run in Tokyo, Japan, at The Cotton Castle. Langston has also taken the lead with his own quartet at prestigious venues and festivals, including Blues Alley, Keystone Korner, The Kennedy Center, the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival, and the DC Jazz Festival, captivating audiences and leaving them yearning for more. With years of experience and an ever-growing arsenal of technical and creative skills, Langston has cultivated a distinctive sound that radiates beauty, passion, and positivity
This project is supported by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.
