Next gig: February 20 at the Urban Winery in Silver Spring

I hope you can join me again at The Urban Winery, 2315 Stewart Avenue, in Silver Spring, Md., on Thursday, February 20, 7 to 9 p.m., where I’ll be playing with Jack Gruber (hidden behind me above)on piano and Percy White (at right above) on bass. We’ll be offering a mixture of jazz, folk, blues and maybe a little country music.

For a sense of what you might hear, click here to hear my recently released album, “In Case You Missed It.”

This particular evening will featuring a gathering of several neighborhood associations near Urban Winery: North Woodside Citizens’ Association (my own), Linden and Lyttonsville Civic Associations and Rosemary Hills Neighborhood Association. But you don’t have to be living in one of these neighborhoods to come. Trust me, you’ll like them. They’re nice people. 

There will be a $10 cover at door.

As the founder and leader of the Capital Jazz Experience, a collective of some of the Washington-area’s most talented local musicians, Percy has extensive experience playing nearly every musical genre, including jazz, blues, alternative rock, funk, classical and bluegrass. He has played with nationally known artists and local acts and is an alumnus of the 257th Army National Guard Band. In other words, he’s really good. Military service bands consistently employ some of the best musicians around.

Jack is a product of Silver Spring, and of D.C.’s vibrant jazz scene. He blends jazz with pop, video game and anime music influences. He is working on his debut album and has a master’s degree from the Manhattan School of Music. He is also part of the currrent class tof the artist-in-residence at Strathmore arts center in Montgomery County, Md. 

If you haven’t been there, The Urban Winery is a cozy, tucked-away place that serves more than 30 wines produced on-site as well as a selection of other hand-crafted wines, beers, and spirits produced in the state of Maryland. Their international wine selection represents other small producers from around the globe and features a wide variety of grape expressions for those who truly wish to explore the whole wide world of wine. And, yes, they do have a a light and tasty food menu to go along with your beverages.

Hope to see you there.

Jeff

Photo about by Yehuda Goldman. Haircut (a #2) by Jalal Mohammed.