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Underground Crossings: Kamaal Williams, piano and Stephanie Yu, violin

  • Dupont Underground 19 Dupont Circle Northwest Washington, DC, 20036 United States (map)

Underground Crossings: Kamaal Williams, piano and Stephanie Yu, violin

BUY TICKETS - $25

Friday, September 22, 2023

Doors open at 7:30 pm
Performance runs from 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm

Dupont Underground

19 Dupont Cir NW,
Washington, DC 20036

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Welcome to Season 3 of the Washington Arts Ensemble! Join us for our  opening night with London's Kamaal Williams, renowned keyboardist, DJ, and record producer known for his blending of jazz fusion, funk, hip-hop and electronic dance music influences. Joining him will be Stephanie Yu, a Juilliard trained violinist, DJ, and composer, who is well known in Los Angeles’ vibrant music scene. Together, they will deliver an acoustic and improvisatory set on piano and violin, promising an exceptional musical experience in one of DC’s most vibrant art spaces.

PLEASE NOTE

Drinks are available at the bar and are not included in the price of your ticket.
There are no restrooms in the Dupont Underground. Please plan accordingly.

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Kamaal Williams, piano
Kamaal Williams, piano

London-based Kamaal Williams is a keyboardist, DJ, and producer known for combining his love of '70s-style jazz fusion and funk with contemporary hip-hop and electronic dance music influences. An integral part of the vibrant South London scene, he holds a special place among jazzmen, rappers, and DJs for his accessible, easy-grooving style. Since releasing his solo breakthrough The Return in 2018, he's gained a foothold in global club culture. Although he's played in various bands since the mid-2000s, he came to prominence in 2016 as a member of the jazz-funk duo Yussef Kamaal with drummer Yussef Dayes. The pair garnered praise for their 2016 album Black Focus. Williams embarked on a solo career, releasing his similarly cross-pollinated 2018 debut, The Return.

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Stephanie Yu, violin
Stephanie Yu, violin

Violinist Stephanie Yu is a performer, collaborator, and educator based in Los Angeles. Holding a Bachelor and Master of Music from the Juilliard School as a recipient of C.V. Starr & Teplitsky Memorial scholarships, she has performed in venues across the United States and the world, including the Royal Albert Hall, the Kennedy Center, the Metropolitan Opera House, the Allen Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and Walt Disney Concert Hall. Stephanie is also a versatile collaborator, as she enjoys doing projects with artists spanning all genres. She has and frequently records for notable film/tv soundtracks, composes/arranges for producers, and performs in live bands for iconic artists including Beyoncé, Chloe x Halle, Mariah Carey, Rihanna, Sigur Ros, Snoop Dogg, The Who, The Midnight Hour, and more.

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