Benito Gonzalez / Buster Williams / Lenny White

Benito Gonzalez, Buster Williams, and Lenny White come together for a single-evening trio performance at Blues Alley, blending piano, bass, and drums in a program of original compositions, McCoy Tyner classics, and John Coltrane favorites. The evening showcases three formidable jazz veterans: Gonzalez, a two-time Grammy nominee known for his work with Kenny Garrett and Pharoah Sanders; Williams, a legendary bassist who has collaborated with Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, and countless others; and White, a founding drummer of Return to Forever and four-time Grammy winner who played on Miles Davis's *Bitches Brew* and Freddie Hubbard's *Red Clay*. The raw page text provides extended biographies for each musician, confirming the high-caliber pedigree of this trio.

When: Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM for the 7:00 PM show (and at 8:45 PM for a second show, if applicable; note that only one showtime is listed for this date).

Tickets: $35 per person, plus $7 in fees. A $15 food and beverage minimum per person is not included in the ticket price. All sales are final, non-refundable, and not transferable.

Seating: First come, first served at the door. There is no reserved seating.

Venue: Blues Alley, located at 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007.

Age Restrictions: Not explicitly stated; typical for a jazz club setting.

Run Time: Not specified in the raw text; expect a standard two-set performance typical of Blues Alley.

Note: No photography or recording of any kind is permitted during the performance. Patrons are asked to keep conversation to a minimum during the music. There is a $15 food and beverage minimum per person that must be satisfied during the show. The performance features an elite trio, with each musician having an extensive history in jazz and a long list of notable collaborations.