Cesar López Quartet - Cuban Jazz Series

The Cesar López Quartet brings the Cuban Jazz Series to Blues Alley on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Led by saxophonist César López, a virtuoso who began his studies at age ten and won Cuba’s National Sax Contest three years later, the quartet showcases López’s deep roots in Latin jazz. His career includes nine years with the legendary band Irakere under Chucho Valdés, performances with jazz icons such as Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, and Chick Corea, and multiple Cubadisco prizes for his own ensembles Habana Ensemble and Los Cubanos. This intimate evening at Georgetown’s historic jazz club promises a compelling blend of Cuban tradition and modern jazz improvisation.

When: Saturday, October 17, 2026. Doors open at 6:00 PM; the performance begins at 7:00 PM. There is also a second show at 9:30 PM.

Showtimes: 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM.

Tickets: $50 per person, plus $7 in fees. A separate $15 food and beverage minimum per person applies (not included in the ticket price). Tickets are final sale—no refunds and not transferable.

Lineup: Cesar López Quartet: César López (saxophone) with his quartet. Full personnel is not listed on the page.

Run time: Not specified; typical Blues Alley sets run about 75–90 minutes.

Ages: Not explicitly stated, but Blues Alley is a general-admission nightclub; all ages are usually welcome unless noted.

Venue: Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007. Seating is first-come, first-served at the door.

Note: No photography or recording of any kind during the performance. Patrons are asked to keep conversation to a minimum. The venue enforces a $15 food/beverage minimum per person.