Rick Whitehead Jazz Trio

8:00pm • $10 CoverRick Whitehead Jazz TrioRick Whitehead •John Previti•Nick RuggieriLed by acclaimed guitaristRick Whitehead, this powerhouse jazz trio featuresJohn Prevition bass andNick Ruggierion drums — three master musicians with deep roots in the Washington, D.C. jazz community. Formed in 1994, shortly after the passing of legendary guitarist Danny Gatton, the trio quickly earned a reputation for their tight interplay and virtuosic performances. They’ve appeared at premier venues including Blues Alley, Bohemian Caverns, the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, and the Smithsonian Jazz Club.Their first album,Live in Captivity, won the 1998 Washington Area Music Association (WAMA) Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album, followed byLive in Captivity, Again(2001) andSo There We Were…(2006). Each member brings decades of experience: Whitehead’s lyrical guitar phrasing, Previti’s swinging power from years with Gatton and Charlie Byrd, and Ruggieri’s Berklee-honed rhythmic precision create a dynamic trio celebrated for both technical mastery and emotional depth.YouTube • Live @Hank Dietle's Tavern