Mon Feb 10

Danny Janklow + Elevation Band feat. Cheikh N'Doye -Emerging Artist Mondays

Mon, February 10
7PM / $25 | $7 Fees
Get Tickets
Blues Alley

1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20007

Danny Janklow

Danny Janklow continues to be an exciting musical voice, and one of the most in-demand saxophonists, of his generation. He not only has a deep connection to the music and its legacy, he has something profound to contribute to its future. Danny performs with uncompromising courage, experimental innovation, and provocative imagination while lending the language of Jazz to the grooves of R&B, Funk, and Indie Soul. Danny’s music is searingly personal, and grounded in calls for equal rights, justice, and love. 

Recognized at age 20, he was the youngest 1st place winner of the North American Saxophone Alliance Competition. Janklow began regularly subbing at the Village Vanguard for his mentor Dick Oatts in Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. In 2012, Janklow was awarded 1st place at the Detroit Jazz Festival Saxophone Competition and headlined the festival. As an accomplished composer, he was selected to participate in the Betty Carter Jazz Ahead program in 2013. Later that year, Danny was selected as a semi-finalist in the 2013 International Thelonious Monk Saxophone Competition. 

In early 2021, Danny celebrated a Grammy win for his integral performance on “Monk’estra plays John Beasley.” He has shared the stage with Stevie Wonder, Aloe Blacc, Burt Bacharach, & Herbie Hancock. Janklow has contributed iconic solos to Hip Hop recordings such as JID’s “Hereditary” and Earthgang’s “Cocktails” (Dreamville). 

Danny’s current projects include producing new music + multi-media, hosting The Creative Hero podcast, performing festivals & tours, and staying committed to his mission of propelling youth education. His available musical catalogue includes his albums “Elevation", "Worlds Collide", "Love Day Live", and the single "Rising Tide". 

Danny has been honored to perform as a bandleader and collaborator at prestigious venues such as Hollywood Bowl, Northsea Jazz Festival, Village Vanguard, The Apollo Theater, Ronnie Scotts London, Blue Note Tokyo, Blue Note NYC, Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola, & Disney Concert Hall. He regularly collaborates with top industry producers Terrace Martin and Larry Goldings. Danny has toured with sensational artists such as Gregory Porter, José James, Wallace Roney, Sheléa, and Harvey Mason Sr.

Visit Website
Watch Video

Mon, February 10

7PM / $25 | $7 Fees
Get Tickets

*Please note:
1. Final sale, no refunds, not transferable.
2. $15 food/beverage minimum per person not included in ticket price.
3. Seating first come at the door. Doors open 6 PM & 8:45 PM respectively.
4. Photography or Recording of any kind is prohibited during the performance.
5. Keep conversation to a minimum during the performance.

Upcoming Events

Mon, November 4, 7:00 PM

Lafayette Gilchrist - Solo Piano Series

Get Tickets →

Mon, November 4, 9:30 PM

Lafayette Gilchrist - Solo Piano Series

Get Tickets →

Tue, November 5, 10:59 PM

Closed - Election Day

Get Tickets →

Wed, November 6, 7:00 PM

Pat Bianchi - Recording Release

Get Tickets →

Wed, November 6, 9:30 PM

Pat Bianchi - Recording Release

Get Tickets →

Thu, November 7, 7:00 PM

Brandon Sanders "Recording Release Celebration"

Get Tickets →

Thu, November 7, 9:30 PM

Brandon Sanders "Recording Release Celebration"

Get Tickets →

Fri, November 8, 7:00 PM

Nia Renée

Get Tickets →

Fri, November 8, 9:30 PM

Nia Renée

Get Tickets →

Sat, November 9, 7:00 PM

Joshua Redman Group featuring Gabrielle Cavassa

Get Tickets →

Sat, November 9, 9:30 PM

Joshua Redman Group featuring Gabrielle Cavassa

Get Tickets →

Sun, November 10, 7:00 PM

Joshua Redman Group featuring Gabrielle Cavassa

Get Tickets →

Sun, November 10, 9:30 PM

Joshua Redman Group featuring Gabrielle Cavassa

Get Tickets →

Mon, November 11, 7:00 PM

Todd Marcus Quintet featuring Don Byron

Get Tickets →

Mon, November 11, 9:30 PM

Todd Marcus Quintet featuring Don Byron

Get Tickets →

Tue, November 12, 7:00 PM

Miki Yamanaka - Solo Piano Series

Get Tickets →

Tue, November 12, 9:30 PM

Miki Yamanaka - Solo Piano Series

Get Tickets →

Wed, November 13, 7:00 PM

"Veterans of Jazz" - Howard Paul, Shawn Purcell and Wayne Wilkinson

Get Tickets →

Wed, November 13, 9:30 PM

"Veterans of Jazz" - Howard Paul, Shawn Purcell and Wayne Wilkinson

Get Tickets →

Thu, November 14, 7:00 PM

Dave Kline Band w/ Senator Tim Kaine: The After Party

Get Tickets →

Thu, November 14, 9:30 PM

Dave Kline Band w/ Senator Tim Kaine: The After Party

Get Tickets →

Fri, November 15, 7:00 PM

Dave Kline feat. Steve Davis

Get Tickets →

Fri, November 15, 9:30 PM

Dave Kline feat. Steve Davis

Get Tickets →

Sat, November 16, 7:00 PM

"BPM" - Brian Bromberg, Paul Brown, Michael Paulo - Recording Release

Get Tickets →

Sat, November 16, 9:30 PM

"BPM" - Brian Bromberg, Paul Brown, Michael Paulo - Recording Release

Get Tickets →

Sun, November 17, 7:00 PM

"BPM" - Brian Bromberg, Paul Brown, Michael Paulo - Recording Release

Get Tickets →

Sun, November 17, 9:30 PM

"BPM" - Brian Bromberg, Paul Brown, Michael Paulo - Recording Release

Get Tickets →

Mon, November 18, 7:00 PM

Patterson-Purcell Project (Live Recording Event)

Get Tickets →

Mon, November 18, 9:30 PM

Patterson-Purcell Project (Live Recording Event)

Get Tickets →

Tue, November 19, 7:00 PM

Joe Alterman - Solo Piano Series

Get Tickets →

Tue, November 19, 9:30 PM

Joe Alterman - Solo Piano Series

Get Tickets →