- Friday, August 21 | 8:00 pm
- Miller Outdoor Theatre
- 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
- DACAMERA subscribers will receive an invitation to reserve VIP seats in the covered area. Tickets for the covered area available here on Thursday, August 20.
A Houston native and graduate of Kinder HSPVA, Jason Hainsworth is in demand both as a saxophonist and as a composer/arranger. His most recent recording, Third Ward Stories, pays tribute to the Texas Tenors, an esteemed group of raw, hard–blowing saxophonists from the Lone Star state who pioneered a robust fusion of swing, bebop, R&B and blues. Jason Hainsworth, saxophones; Jalen Baker, vibraphone; Helen Sung, piano; Jeff Denson, bass; Leon Anderson, drums
“as is evident from this fine recording, his heart belongs to Houston.” – DownBeat
New Jazz Underground is a New York-based trio known for their captivating performances and viral videos showcasing their chemistry, musicality, and raw ambition. New Jazz Underground features saxophonist Abdias Armenteros, bassist Sebastian Rios and drummer TJ Reddick. They merge traditional jazz sensibilities with the modern influence of swing, hip-hop, house/afro-beats, and Afro-Cuban music.
“a foundation of solid groove, enabled by a remarkable synergy between the players.” — Downbeat
RECOMMENDED EVENTS
Joshua Redman Quartet
- Saturday | October 17 | 8:00 PM
- Cullen Theater, Wortham Theater Center
Saxophone titan and DACAMERA favorite Joshua Redman returns with the new quartet from his most recent recording, Words Fall Short.
Makaya McCraven
- Friday | November 13 | 8:00 PM
- Cullen Theater, Wortham Theater Center
Aptly described as a “beat scientist,” drummer, composer, and producer Makaya McCraven is a maverick musician defining what jazz means now.
Julian Lage Quartet feat. John Medeski, Jorge Roeder, Kenny Wollesen
- Friday | April 9 | 8:00 PM
- Cullen Theater, Wortham Theater Center
The immensely gifted guitarist, who has evolved from child prodigy to 7-time Grammy nominee, makes his long-awaited first appearance on the DACAMERA series.
OUR VALUES
Connection
We value and nurture rich and often unexpected connections among musical genres, art forms, and ideas; between people and places; between the past and the present.
Exploration
We believe that openness to new experiences and enthusiasm for learning are vital to human experience. At the vanguard of arts organizations, we continually evolve our ways of presenting to combine an unusual mix of in-depth exploration and accessibility.
Excellence
DACAMERA has become synonymous with quality; the common denominator of our diverse activities, on stage and in the community, is excellence.
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