Dani Cortaza - Argentinian Jazz Series
Guitarist Dani Cortaza brings his decades-spanning artistry to Blues Alley as part of the Argentinian Jazz Series, a showcase co-presented with the Embassy of Argentina. Cortaza specializes in Brazilian and Latin jazz, South American folklore, and his own compositions that blend folk music with jazz elements. Hailing from Argentina and Paraguay, he has performed worldwide at venues including the Kennedy Center, Smithsonian Jazz Cafe, and Silver Spring Jazz Festival, and has received Maryland State Arts Council awards for both performance and composition. His extensive discography includes more than 30 recordings, and his work has been supported by grants from FONDEC in Paraguay and the U.S. State Department, which invited him to represent the United States at the Asunción Jazz Festival in Paraguay. For this performance, Cortaza will perform with his own band.
When: Friday, September 25, 2026, at 9:30 PM.
Showtimes: One show only, at 9:30 PM.
Tickets: $40, plus a $7 service fee. Tickets can be purchased through the InstantSeats platform. Final sale: no refunds, not transferable.
Lineup: Dani Cortaza (guitar, composition) with his band. The bio notes he has appeared with both international and local musicians at Blues Alley, but specific accompanying artists for this date are not listed.
Run time: Not provided.
Ages: Not specified. Blues Alley is a general admission venue; no age restriction is mentioned.
Venue: Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20007. Seating is first come, first served. Doors open at 8:45 PM for the 9:30 PM show (the Monday‑through‑Saturday door time is listed as 6 PM and 8:45 PM; the 6 PM opening likely applies only to earlier shows).
Note: Co‑presented with the Embassy of Argentina. A $15 per person food and beverage minimum applies (not included in the ticket price). No photography or recording of any kind is permitted during the performance. Patrons are asked to keep conversation to a minimum during the show. Refunds are not available.