Upcoming Jazz in
Loudoun County
Winchester Jazz Collective
From the Barns of Rose Hill website:
About: The Winchester Jazz Collective presents Celebrating Count Basie and Ella Fitzgerald.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of swing, soul, and sophistication as the Winchester Jazz Collective teams up with powerhouse vocalist Christal Rheams to honor two of jazz’s greatest legends. Enjoy timeless favorites made famous by Count Basie’s big band sound and Ella Fitzgerald’s incomparable voice, brought to life with style, energy, and heart
About the Collective: Shenandoah University’s Director of Jazz & Commercial Music and Associate Professor of Trombone Matthew Niess, created, produced, and launched the Winchester Jazz Collective at the Barns of Rose Hill in December 2023. The group includes Auxiliary Adjunct Associate Professor of Jazz and Trumpet Craig Fraedrich, Adjunct Associate Professor of Jazz Saxophone and Jazz Studies Darryl Brenzel, Professor Emeritus of Jazz Piano Robert Larson, and several jazz students from the University.
Date & Time: Saturday, January 24, 2025. Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the concert starts at 7:00 PM.
Ticket Price: All tickets are general admission. $25 in advance until 3:00 PM on the day of the event. $30 at the door. Children 12 years and below are free when accompanied by an adult.
Ticket Information: Reserve tickets in advance online or by calling the Barns of Rose Hill Box Office at 540-955-2004. When our Box Office is closed, please leave a message. All ticket sales are final; no exceptions or exchanges.
Robert Sykes Trio
Shepherd University Music presents the Robert Sykes Trio: Evolution of the piano trio from Bud Powell to Bill Evans.
Shipley Recital Hall in the Frank Center
Free Admission
Jeff Cosgrove Quintet
The jazz quintet, led by drummer Jeff Cosgrove, performs a set inspired by the music of influential American avant-garde jazz drummer Andrew Cyrille.
Loudoun Jazz Jam
The Loudoun Jazz Society invites you to an open jazz jam session, featuring a house rhythm section of professional musicians. All musicians are welcome to sit in with the band. Listeners welcome too!
Donations accepted. No reservations or tickets necessary.
Food choices include: Nacho Macho, Colombian's Place, Good Bites, and drinks from the bar.
Planning on joining the jam session? Check this page for details, a suggested tune list, and more.
Eric Byrd Trio
From the Barns of Rose Hill website:
About: For over twenty years, the Eric Byrd Trio has traveled the world as enthusiastic ambassadors of jazz. Rooted in swing and bebop, the trio embraces gospel and the blues in their expansive performance style, playing with great acuity within the broad and rich jazz tradition.
Each year, the cheerful trio tours the area with a heartwarming holiday program featuring Vince Guaraldi’s 1965 A Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack. Originally composed for Charles Schulz’s beloved Peanuts special, Guaraldi’s playful, lyrical jazz—highlighted by the iconic “Linus and Lucy” theme—blends gentle melancholy with festive cheer, a perfect match for the Trio’s spirited and heartfelt performance, from “Skating” through “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.”
Date & Time: Sunday, December 21, 2025. Doors open at 11:00 AM, and the concert starts at 12:00 PM.
Ticket Price: All tickets are general admission. $5 in advance until 3:00 PM on the day of the event. $10 at the door. Children 12 years and below are free when accompanied by an adult.
Ticket Information: Reserve tickets in advance online or by calling the Barns of Rose Hill Box Office at 540-955-2004. When our Box Office is closed, please leave a message. All ticket sales are final; no exceptions or exchanges.
Holiday Jazz with the Eric Byrd Trio
Each year, the cheerful trio tours the area with a heartwarming holiday program featuring Vince Guaraldi’s 1965 A Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack.
This is a ticketed event: https://www.barnsofrosehill.org/concerts/ebt-holiday
Sweet Something
Join Sweet Something at The Simon inside the JW Marriott Reston Station.
The Branch Jazz Jam
Join us every third Wednesday at The Branch in Leesburg for an open jazz jam session. Local musicians and seasoned pros come together to trade tunes, improvise, and create fresh sounds in the moment. Whether you’re bringing your instrument or just coming to soak up the vibe, it’s a night of great music, community, and swing you won’t want to miss. And the food is great.
Oh, and bring your bowling shoes.
5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
The food is great!
House band:
Lisa Fiorilli, sax
Patrick Fritz, guitar
Fernando Bolanos, bass
Stan McMullin, drums
Scott Hetz Clark
Join Scott every Wednesday evening at Pazzo Pomodoro in Ashburn, VA from 5:30–8:30 PM for an intimate night of live jazz and incredible Italian cuisine.
Holiday Jazz with the Caleb Nei Sextet
This holiday season, Caleb Nei and friends return to the Barns to deliver a swingin’, high-energy celebration of Christmas classics—a joyful mix of familiar favorites reimagined with irresistible rhythm and flair.
This is a ticketed event: https://www.barnsofrosehill.org/concerts/nei-sextet
Scott Hetz Clark
Join Scott every Wednesday evening at Pazzo Pomodoro in Ashburn, VA from 5:30–8:30 PM for an intimate night of live jazz and incredible Italian cuisine.
Alejandro & Bridgett Holiday Show
With a blend of jazz, bossa nova, and classic holiday favorites, this duo brings a cozy, soulful energy to the festive season.
Loudoun Jazz Ensemble
Join the Loudoun Jazz Ensemble as they perform big band classics holiday style! The event is free, but we ask that you bring a new, unwrapped toy to our holiday celebration! Tap your toes and sing along to some of your favorites!
The Loudoun Jazz Ensemble has been performing Big Band music throughout the Northern Virginia area since 1997. As a performing organization of the Loudoun Community Band, we provide the opportunity for area musicians who have a strong interest in "Big Band" jazz to rehearse on a regular basis and perform for the people of Loudoun County and the DC metro area.