Flute Fest DC: Alex Hamburger Quartet/Samantha Kochis Quintet

🎶 Flute Fest DC: Join us on Wednesday, March 18th at Rhizome DC for an unforgettable evening featuring the incredible Alex Hamburger Quartet and the talented Samantha Kochis Quintet! 🎶
🕡 Doors open at 18:30, with music starting at 19:30.
💲 Admission: $20 - $35

🌟 Experience the magic of these two remarkable ensembles led by flutists Alex Hamburger and Samantha Kochis, presented in collaboration with the 2026 Washington Women in Jazz Festival.

Alex Hamburger Quartet:

• Alex Hamburger (flute/voice)
• José Luiz Martins (piano)
• Tyrone Allen II (bass)
• Eliza Salem (drums)

Alex Hamburger, a flutist, vocalist, and composer, has been carving her musical path for over a decade. Her acclaimed debut, And She Spoke, honored female poets and composers, while her sophomore album, What If?, is a stunning blend of acoustic and electric sounds, celebrated by outlets like All About Jazz. A vital member of the DC music scene, Alex is also the founder/producer of My Body, My Festival, a fundraiser for the DC Abortion Fund.
👉 Listen to Alex Hamburger

Samantha Kochis Quintet:

• Samantha Kochis (flute)
• Judette Elliston (voice)
• Matei Predescu (piano)
• Finn Carroll (bass)
• Josh Mathews (drums)

Brooklyn-based Samantha Kochis is known for her deeply intentional sound, exploring avant-garde jazz and improvisation in her works. As the co-founder of Phonotonic, she fosters a vibrant community among experimental artists facing gender-based oppression.
👉 Listen to Samantha Kochis

📍 Location: 6950 Maple St NW, Washington D.C., DC 20012
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