Sebastian Fuentes - Chilean Jazz Series
Sebastian Fuentes brings his quintet to Blues Alley as part of the Chilean Jazz Series, presenting an evening of contemporary jazz and new music that blends his Chilean heritage with modern improvisation. A guitarist, composer, and educator originally from Santiago, Chile and now based in Boston, Fuentes has performed at major international festivals including the Panama Jazz Festival, Umbria Jazz Festival, and Chile Jazz Por La Paz. His 2022 album *Abstract Sea* exemplifies his fusion of jazz and Chilean influences. Fuentes studied performance and jazz composition at Berklee College of Music under guitarists Tim Miller and Mick Goodrick, then earned a master’s degree at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute, working with Danilo Perez, Joe Lovano, John Patitucci, Dave Liebman, George Garzone, Terri Lyne Carrington, Adam Cruz, Ben Street, Marco Pignataro, and others. He also studied with Brazilian guitarist Chico Pinheiro. Since 2023, he has been pursuing doctoral studies at the New England Conservatory alongside Jerry Bergonzi, Donny McCaslin, and Jason Palmer, while teaching in Berklee’s City Music program and at ZUMIX in East Boston. This performance is co-presented with the Embassy of Chile.
When: Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 9:30 PM.
Showtimes: One show at 9:30 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM and 8:45 PM Monday through Saturday (and 4:30 PM and 7:15 PM on Sundays).
Tickets: $35 plus $7 in fees. A $15 food or beverage minimum per person applies and is not included in the ticket price. All sales are final—no refunds and no transfers.
Lineup: Sebastian Fuentes Quintet performing contemporary jazz and new music.
Run time: Not specified; typical Blues Alley sets are approximately 60–75 minutes.
Ages: Not specified; likely all ages but check with venue.
Venue: Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007. Seating is first come at the door.
Note: No photography or recording of any kind is permitted during the performance. Keep conversation to a minimum. Co-presented with the Embassy of Chile.