Diego Figueiredo - Brazilian Jazz Series

Diego Figueiredo brings “From the Classical to the Jazz” to Blues Alley as part of the Brazilian Jazz Series. The concert combines jazz, bossa nova, and classical music, showcasing Figueiredo’s highly technical guitar playing, improvisation, harmonization, and emotionally expressive performance style.

Born in Franca, Brazil, Figueiredo began experimenting with guitar at age four, took up mandolin at six, and chose electric guitar at twelve. By fifteen, he was performing in theaters and nightclubs throughout Brazil, both as a soloist and alongside established musicians. The page describes him as an award-winning guitarist who has released 26 CDs and three DVDs and performed internationally at festivals and clubs including Montreux Jazz Festival, Hong Kong Jazz Festival, Dizzy’s Club and Birdland in New York, Jazz Alley, and many others.

When: Friday, September 11, 2026

Showtimes: 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM

Tickets: $40, plus a $7 fee

Lineup: Diego Figueiredo

Music: A fusion of jazz, bossa nova, and classical music

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

Seating: Seating is first come, first served at the door.

Doors: Doors open at 6:00 PM for the 7:00 PM performance and at 8:45 PM for the 9:30 PM performance.

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

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

House rules: Photography and recording are prohibited during the performance, and guests are asked to keep conversation to a minimum.

Ages: No age restriction is stated.

Accessibility: No accessibility information is provided.