Brian Kooken Tickets

Brian Kooken is a guitarist and bandleader renowned for blues-infused jazz with groove-oriented compositions. Leading the BK Trio, a dynamic guitar-organ-drums configuration with Greg Hatza on Hammond B-3 and Robert Shahid on drums, Kooken crafts performances that blend soulful blues with jazz sophistication. His work has become a fixture in the Baltimore and Washington, DC jazz scenes, with a career that spans intimate clubs to historic venues.

As a prolific recording artist, Kooken’s releases showcase his swinging approach and collaborative spirit. He maintains a strong connection to the live music community, frequently performing with the Greg Hatza ORGANization and other local ensembles, bringing tight grooves and improvisational fire to every show.

This page highlights Brian Kooken’s biography, discography highlights, and upcoming tour information to help you secure your seats with confidence. We’ve got you covered with clear venue details and direct links to official channels when available.

Upcoming shows include the BK Trio performing at An Die Musik Live in Baltimore on November 2, 2025. For fans and new listeners alike, Brian Kooken’s catalog - from 2004’s Visions to 2024’s Groovin On - offers a journey through bluesy jazz grooves and tight trio interplay. Be sure to check local Baltimore jazz listings for additional live dates in 2025 and beyond.

Notes on accessibility and venues: Baltimore’s historic clubs like Blues Alley, Keystone Korner, and An Die Musik Live have hosted Kooken and his collaborators, reflecting a shared tradition of intimate, high-energy jazz performances. Social links are provided below to follow releases and tour updates via Bandcamp, where fans can explore BK Trio releases Hit It (2020) and Land of the Free (2021).