In collaboration with Elijah Jamal Balbed, The Kreeger Museum is honored and thrilled to present Jazz at The Kreeger, a series that furthers our mission to share music across the city. Now in its sixth year, this series supports and spotlights the wealth of musical talent in our metropolitan area.
Stay tuned for future Jazz at The Kreeger dates:
Saturday, September 19 | 3:00pm: Alex Hamburger & José Luiz Martins:
Saturday, October 17 | 3:00pm: Gracie Jay Saturday,
November 21 | 3:00pm: Mark Merella Trio Saturday,
December 19 | EJB Holiday Show (feat. Tim Brey Trio)
About the Artists:
Alex Hamburger (flute/voice) & Jose Luiz Martins (piano/keys) is a duo project that explores many different styles through an interactive approach. Being from the Washington D.C. area and Sa?o Paulo and forming the group in Switzerland and then living in New York and settling in the D.C. area, they pull from many different influences, creating a unique and inter-genre repertoire that explores interplay in a fresh and captivating way. Their duo EP “Vapor Trails” recorded in Basel Switzerland where the two met was released in the summer of 2019 and they are currently releasing their debut full length album Catalog of Dreams in August 2026 on Challenge Records. The duo has played all around the world from jazz clubs to concert halls; from the East Coast to Brazil and all around Europe, always with the intention of giving the audience a unique experience that insights exploration and wonder.
After more than six years of performing, touring, and creating together, flutist/vocalist Alex Hamburger & pianist/keyboardist José Luiz Martins present Catalog of Dreams, their debut duo album. Featuring six reimagined works alongside two original compositions, the album reflects the pair’s shared musical language, drawing from Brazilian music, jazz, the Great American Songbook, and contemporary influences. Recorded following a creative residency in Switzerland, Catalog of Dreams captures the duo’s intimate yet groove-driven approach through a repertoire that includes music by Gilberto Gil, Airto Moreira, Wayne Shorter, Luisa Lacerda, and Thundercat, alongside original compositions that showcase their evolving artistic partnership. Thoughtfully arranged while leaving space for spontaneity, the album highlights two acclaimed musicians whose individual voices have merged into a singular sound.
Tickets: $35 Tickets now include admission to Museum galleries and Sculpture Garden. Ticket-holders may enter the Museum through the front entrance beginning at 1:30pm to view the galleries before the performance begins at 3:00pm.
In the event that you must cancel your reservation, please email [email protected] as soon as possible so we can offer your seat to someone else. Refunds will only be issued for cancellations made more than 24 hours in advance.
Parking onsite is extremely limited. The use of rideshare is strongly encouraged.
A limited number of ‘pay what you can’ tickets will be available for this Jazz at The Kreeger performance. For more information, email [email protected].