Benjie Porecki - Hammond B-3 Week

Benjie Porecki brings the soulful sound of the Hammond B-3 to Blues Alley for Hammond B-3 Organ Week. Joined by drummer Mark Prince and electric bassist Michael Bowie, Porecki leads a trio through jazz, blues, funk, and gospel shaped by Hammond legends including Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff, Jimmy McGriff, Billy Preston, and The Meters. The performance promises deep grooves, fiery improvisation, and lively musical chemistry.

Porecki is known for playing B-3 organ, piano, and guitar, with influences spanning jazz, blues, funk, country, reggae, and R&B. He has released six solo albums, worked with artists including Carlos Santana, Chaka Khan, and Patti LaBelle, and is currently developing his project “All that Matters.”

When: Tuesday, October 20

Showtimes: 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM. The ticket listing displays the 7:00 PM performance; the venue’s schedule notes an 8:45 PM door opening for the later performance.

Tickets: $30, plus a $7 fee.

Lineup: Benjie Porecki on Hammond B-3 organ, Mark Prince on drums, and Michael Bowie on electric bass.

Venue: Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007.

Food and beverage minimum: A $15 food or beverage minimum per person applies and is not included in the ticket price.

Seating: Seating is first come at the door.

Doors: Doors open at 6:00 PM for the earlier performance and 8:45 PM for the later performance.

Ticket policy: Tickets are final sale, nonrefundable, and nontransferable.

Performance policy: Photography and recording are not permitted. Guests are asked to keep conversation to a minimum during the performance.