 An Ancient YuleJon Irabagon, saxesKiera Thompson, clarinet Alex Blake, bass Burnett Thompson, piano
"A mainstream master..." JazzTimes Next up on the performance and recording agenda is An Ancient Yule, Byzantine and Medieval Christmas music from the 8th century into the Renaissance. Who knew that these melodies could be so vital and energizing? This virtuoso ensemble will put their own stamp on the performance at the renowned Mezzrow Jazz Club in Manhattan, followed by a recording session and the album release. 
Mon. May 11, Decatur House Museum PianoJazz DC Presents Dongfeng Liu SEATED AUDIENCE TICKETS HERE LIVESTREAM TICKETS HERE
Pianist Dongfeng Liu has twice been invited by Wynton Marsalis to showcase at Jazz at Lincoln Center, opening the 35th Season and launching the Lunar New Year in 2026. His recently released album with Cuban icon Gonzalo Rubalcaba has received wide acclaim and established Dongfeng firmly in the Latin Jazz universe.
He appears in festivals both as performer and adjudicator, throughout Asia and the U.S. The Beijing native is the first Chinese jazz artist to be featured in Downbeat Magazine. His blend of Chinese traditional music with jazz and Latin jazz put him in a class by himself.
Decatur House Museum 748 Jackson Pl NW Washington, DC 20006
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