Fri Mar 20
Brandon Woody & Friends
7:30PM / $10 - $25 | $1.50 Fees In-person Attendance
Brandon Woody & Friends 3.20.26
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Your support protects the listening room experience. Help maintain a space where the music come first. The funds go directly to the musicians of the sponsored concert.
Each $300 sponsor receives these exclusive benefits:
- Ten (10) concert tickets. Invite friends to the show you sponsor, or bank your tickets for any concerts over the next year.
-Reserved front-row seats.
-Your name announced from the stage to acknowledge your support or to honor a loved one.
-Higher donation amounts will receive additional benefits.
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Brandon Woody - Trumpet
Yesseh Furaha Ali - Tenor Sax
Charlie Reichert Powell - Guitar
Michael Saunders - Bass
Quincy Phillips - Drums
Brandon Woody is a Baltimore-born, Bach-endorsed trumpeter, composer, and bandleader whose music flows from the rich lineage of Black music, including jazz, gospel, improvisation, and beyond, to explore themes of love, resilience, and community. Hailed by The New York Times and Los Angeles Times as a rising force in contemporary jazz, Woody signed with the legendary Blue Note Records in November 2024 and released his debut album, For The Love Of It All, in May 2025. Featuring his longtime band Upendo — Troy Long (keys), Quincy Phillips (drums), and Michael Saunders (bass) — the album showcases Woody’s ability to craft music that is both deeply personal and universally resonant.
Rooted in Baltimore, Woody has built his career from his hometown, drawing on its vibrant creative culture and community spirit. His work has received praise across major publications, with DownBeat highlighting his “rich and expressive” tone and the Financial Times noting the album’s emotional range “from gentle lyricism to swaggering virtuosity.” The Washington Post described Woody’s music as “staggeringly self-assured” and “radiating warmth, purpose, and a sense of place,” reflecting both the clarity of his artistic vision and his deep connection to his community.
As a performer, Woody has played venues and festivals including ATL Jazz Fest, The Shed, the August Wilson Center, the University of Maryland, Michigan State University, the Baltimore Museum of Art, the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, Roots Picnic, the Walters Art Museum, Blue Note Tokyo, Montreal Jazz Festival, Hollywood Bowl, and San Francisco Jazz Festival, among others. He has performed with artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington, BADBADNOTGOOD, Danilo Pérez, Casey Benjamin, Marcus Gilmore, the Robert Glasper Black Radio Orchestra, Paul Russell, Derrick Hodge, Marc Cary, and Solange Knowles. Woody has also worked with international brands including Calvin Klein, Saucony, Reebok, Eames, Vogue Italia, Plain Jane, and Highsnobiety. His television appearances include Godfather of Harlem (MGM+), Lady in the Lake (Apple TV), and The Bride (Warner Bros.).
Dedicated to bridging generations through music, Woody has led masterclasses and workshops at institutions across the country. Through both his performances and community work, he uses music as a tool for healing, connection, and joy.
Two shows at 7:30 pm and 9 pm EDT
In-person seats: $25 / $10 full-time students with valid ID
Attendees receive a link to the recording to view for one week.
Advance sales end 1 hr before show; remaining tickets may be purchased at door.
Streaming Cost is $15
The link will be revealed 15 minutes before the show
and will remain active through March 27
Donations welcome
7:30PM / $10 - $25 | $1.50 Fees In-person Attendance