Emilio Solla & Bien Sur! - Argentinean Jazz Series
Emilio Solla & Bien Sur! bring their Argentinean Jazz Series performance to Blues Alley for a single evening, featuring the Latin GRAMMY-winning pianist and composer leading his acclaimed quartet. The concert blends Solla’s Argentine roots with jazz improvisation and chamber-like sophistication, drawing on tango rhythms, South American folk melodies, and modern jazz adventure. The all-star lineup includes Tim Armacost on tenor sax, Edward Pérez on bass, and Rogério Boccato on drums, creating an intimate small-group setting that distills Solla’s celebrated large-ensemble aesthetic into a dynamic and elegant performance. The event is co-presented with the Embassy of Argentina.
When: Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Venue: Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007
Tickets: $35 plus $7 fees, with a $15 food/beverage minimum per person not included in the ticket price. Final sale — no refunds or transfers. Seating is first come at the door; doors open at 6:00 PM for the 7:00 PM show. (Please note: door times for Monday through Saturday shows are 6:00 PM for evening performances and 8:45 PM for late shows; on Sundays doors open 4:30 PM and 7:15 PM.)
Lineup: Emilio Solla (piano and compositions), Tim Armacost (tenor sax), Edward Pérez (bass), Rogério Boccato (drums)
Description: Emilio Solla, a six-time GRAMMY nominee and Latin GRAMMY winner, leads Bien Sur! — a New York-based quartet that channels the rhythmic pulse of tango, the melodic depth of South American folk traditions, and the adventurousness of modern jazz. Solla’s compositions balance intricate architecture with improvisational freedom, showcasing his artistry in summoning global styles and rhythms. His Latin GRAMMY-winning album *Puertos: Music from International Waters* exemplifies his aesthetic eloquence. Solla has performed alongside legends such as Paquito D’Rivera, Billy Hart, Arturo O’Farrill, Edmar Castañeda, Cristina Pato, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the WDR Big Band. The New York Times praised his piano performances, noting “the virile throb of Astor Piazzolla’s nuevo tango is omnipresent in the pianist Emilio Solla’s stately pulse.” Solla and his nine-piece ensemble La Inestable de Brooklyn recently released the album *Handmade* on the Club del Disco label.
Run time: Not specified; typical Blues Alley sets are approximately 75–90 minutes.
Ages: Not stated; likely all ages (venue standard).
Accessibility: Not mentioned in the provided text; contact Blues Alley for details.
Note: No photography or recording of any kind during the performance. Keep conversation to a minimum. Co-presented with the Embassy of Argentina. Additional information and video available on the event webpage.