- Sunday | January 11 | 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM Sets
- Choose-What-You-Pay tickets
- Eldorado Ballroom
- 2310 Elgin St, Houston, TX 77004
- 713-524-5050 | boxoffice@dacamera.com
Rooted in Baltimore, trumpeter Brandon Woody has built his career from his hometown, drawing on its vibrant creative culture and community spirit. Hailed by The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times as a rising force in contemporary jazz, Woody released his Blue Note Records debut album, For The Love Of It All, in May 2025. Featuring his longtime band Upendo, the album showcases Woody’s ability to craft music that is both deeply personal and universally resonant.
“There’s a lot to love in Brandon Woody’s trumpet playing…a spectacular debut on all fronts.”
— Downbeat
RECOMMENDED EVENTS
Walter Smith III Quartet
- Friday | October 17 | 8:00 PM
- Cullen Theater, Wortham Theater Center
For his recent Blue Note release, three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not, the irrepressible saxophonist Walter Smith III pays homage to his hometown, with his fellow Houston natives, pianist Jason Moran and drummer Kendrick Scott, plus bassist Reuben Rogers.
Add on the Fall Jazz Kickoff Party with live music, drinks and delicacies in the Wortham’s Grand Foyer before the concert.
Nicholas Payton Quartet
- Friday | Nov 14 | 8:00 PM
- Cullen Theater, Wortham Theater Center
A two-time Grammy winner with five nominations, trumpeter Nicholas Payton has released over 20 recordings as a leader, pushing musical boundaries and showcasing a variety of contemporary and traditional styles.
Ekep Nkwelle
- Saturday | December 6 | 8:00 PM
- Cullen Theater, Wortham Theater Center
Vocalist Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today’s jazz scene, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington, DC to the iconic stages of New York and beyond.
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