Carlo Alfonso - Cuban Jazz Series

Carlo Alfonso brings a personal blend of modern jazz, Afro-Cuban roots, Latin identity, and groove to Blues Alley as part of the Cuban Jazz Series. With Cuban and Mexican heritage, Alfonso draws on tradition while creating music that is contemporary, global, and distinctly his own.

A saxophonist, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, Alfonso also plays piano, clarinet, flute, EWI, electric bass, guitar, and other woodwinds. His debut original album, *Jazz Who?*, features original compositions and a bold artistic perspective, presenting jazz as a living, evolving form rather than music confined to the past.

When: Saturday, October 17

Showtime: 7:00 PM

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

Featured artist: Carlo Alfonso

Instruments: Saxophone, piano, clarinet, flute, EWI, electric bass, guitar, and multiple woodwinds

Tickets: $50, plus $7 in fees

Food and beverage minimum: Each guest must spend at least $15 on food or beverages; this minimum is not included in the ticket price.

Seating and doors: Seating is first come at the door. For the 7:00 PM performance, doors open at 6:00 PM.

Policies: Tickets are final sale, nonrefundable, and nontransferable. Photography and recording are prohibited during the performance, and guests are asked to keep conversation to a minimum.