Chris Barrick Quartet Tickets

The Chris Barrick Quartet brings a modern voice to DC’s vibrant jazz and Latin-jazz scenes. Led by Chris Barrick, a versatile vibraphonist, drummer, and educator, the quartet blends intricate improvisation with accessible groove. Barrick is a longtime figure in the Washington, DC music community, performing with the National Symphony Orchestra, National Philharmonic, and the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra. He also collaborates across genres, including Latin-jazz configurations like Salsamba, and has been a featured performer at notable venues and festivals around the region.

As a recognized member of the DC Jazz Jam community, Barrick remains deeply connected to the local scene, mentoring rising musicians and continuing the tradition of high-caliber, accessible jazz in the nation’s capital. His 2025 performances highlight a dynamic blend of standards, original compositions, and cross-genre explorations that appeal to both longtime jazz fans and new listeners.

Upcoming highlights for 2025 include a Cal Tjader tribute with Salsamba in Pittsburgh on August 7, a DC appearance celebrating Roy Haynes’ centenary on August 3, and a three-night engagement at Mr. Henry’s in Washington, DC (September 5). The project list features collaborations with notable peers, including Lyle Link on sax, Allyn Johnson on organ, and Lenny Robinson on drums from Barrick’s Upstairs @ Mr. Henry’s 2025 run. For fans, these dates offer a chance to experience Barrick’s nuanced vibraphone work and rhythmic leadership in intimate club settings and large-ensemble contexts.

Discography highlights include contributions to Brad Myers’ Prime Numbers (2015, Colloquy Records), Julian Brezon’s The Deep Light (2018, Bandcamp), and Shannon Gunn’s Gunn’s Ablazin’ (2019, Jazz to the Bone). Dive into Barrick’s music to hear his blend of Latin-inflected grooves, precise percussion, and melodic vibraphone storytelling.

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