"Great Brazilian Guitars"w/ Romero Lubambo, Chico Pinheiro,Diego Figueiredo
An evening of extraordinary Brazilian jazz guitar awaits at Blues Alley as three celebrated virtuosos—Romero Lubambo, Chico Pinheiro, and Diego Figueiredo—come together for a single night titled "Great Brazilian Guitars." Each guitarist brings a distinct voice rooted in Brazil’s rich musical traditions, blending samba, bossa nova, and choro with modern jazz improvisation. The concert promises a rare opportunity to hear three masters in one setting, showcasing their individual styles and collaborative interplay as part of the venue’s Brazilian Jazz Series.
Venue: Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007
When: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Showtime: 7:00 PM; doors open at 6:00 PM for the early set (second doors at 8:45 PM on other nights)
Tickets: $50 per person, plus a $7 service fee; tickets are final sale, non-refundable, and non-transferable
Food and beverage minimum: A $15 per person food and beverage minimum applies in addition to the ticket price (not included in ticket)
Seating: First come, first seated at the door; no reserved seating
Age restrictions: Not specified; venue policy typically welcomes all ages but minors should be accompanied
Lineup: Romero Lubambo – guitarist; Chico Pinheiro – guitarist; Diego Figueiredo – guitarist
Performance notes: No photography or recording of any kind is permitted during the performance; audience members are asked to keep conversation to a minimum
About the artists: Romero Lubambo, who arrived in the U.S. in 1985, is renowned for fusing Brazilian rhythms with American jazz. His career includes collaborations with Dianne Reeves, Wynton Marsalis, Yo-Yo Ma, and many others, and he is a founding member of the Grammy-nominated Trio Da Paz. Chico Pinheiro is a São Paulo-born guitarist and composer whose work blends Brazilian music, classical, and jazz; he earned two Grammy nominations in 2019 and 2020. His debut album *Meia Noite Meio Dia* (Sony Music, 2003) received wide critical acclaim and featured guest vocalists Lenine, Ed Motta, Chico César, and Maria Rita. Diego Figueiredo, at 39, has released 26 CDs and 3 DVDs, performing in over 60 countries at festivals including Montreux, Hong Kong, and Copenhagen, as well as clubs like Birdland and Jazz Alley. Together, the three guitarists represent a summit of contemporary Brazilian guitar artistry.