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Brent Birckhead

Rank #5 Washington, DC Jazz

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Bio: Born July 11, 1985, in Baltimore, Maryland, Brent Ivory Birckhead was destined to be an acclaimed musician. At the age of ten he wrapped his fingers around his first saxophone and has never put it down since. Under the tutelage of Louis Tibbs and Charlie Young Brent has become a dynamically versa... See Full Bio

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: Just saw the baggageman slam EVERY bag down at the airport!!!

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“Best Alto Saxophonist 2011”

— Michael J. West, Washington City Paper

“Outstanding Jazz Instrumental Soloist Alto saxophone 2011”

— Downbeat magazine

“Brent Birckhead has a unique sound that demands attention to detail—outwardly, his sound is broad and creamy, but upon close listen his tone betrays grit and razor-sharpness, whether in extended workout on “Blues for Red” or quick four-bar bursts as on “Fly Me to the Moon.””

— Michael J. West, Washington City Paper

“Alto saxophonist Brent Birckhead, in a class by himself, glided over the chord changes during his solos with seeming effortlessness, like an Olympic weight lifter toying with a feather. Which is not to say that Birckhead didn’t seem to be trying – only that his tone was pure as sunlight, and his free-flowing showers of notes never limited by harmonic mode. (Just don’t try to compliment the guy – he’ll call you crazy. In the face of all his skill, this Downbeat award winner’s modesty is almost criminal.)”

— Giovanni Russonello, Capitalbop

“Best Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist 2010 Winner”

— Downbeat Magazine

“Young American Flutists Enchant Cameroonian Audiences”

— US Embassy

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Big Band Jazz Returns to Bo...
Mar 21, 2010
I will be performing with the Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra every Monday with ...

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Voyage to Cameroon
Dec 31, 2009
Brent Birckhead and The Flutes of Howard University will be guests of the U.S. ...

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Play "Song For Nicole"
Song For Nicole
Song For Nicole
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Play "Hier Soir by Karine Chapdelaine"
Hier Soir by Karine Cha…
Hier Soir by Karine…
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Play "Who Can I Turn To"
Who Can I Turn To
Who Can I Turn To
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Play "Bebop"
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Bebop
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2011
Dec 31

The Greenbrier Resort C…
White Sulpher Springs, WV, US | 8:00pm
Private Show: The Greenbrier Resort Casi...
White Sulpher Springs, WV, US
Sat Dec 31 8:00pm
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2011
Dec 19

Bohemian Caverns
Washington, DC, US | 8:00pm
Bohemian Caverns
Washington, DC, US
Mon Dec 19 8:00pm
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2011
Dec 18

Strathmore Mansion
Rockville, MD, US | 7:30pm
Strathmore Mansion
Rockville, MD, US
Sun Dec 18 7:30pm
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2011
Dec 18

Strathmore Mansion
Rockville, MD, US | 5:30pm
Strathmore Mansion
Rockville, MD, US
Sun Dec 18 5:30pm
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2011
Oct 3

Bohemian Caverns
Washington, DC, US | 7:00pm
Bohemian Caverns
Washington, DC, US
Mon Oct 3 7:00pm
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LunariaN
great day with your great jazz music
May 22
David Namerow (Freel...
BEBOP.....blows my brain!!! ,like the rest of your tracks, cuts cleanly and crisply through the genre clutter with a groove that slices directly to the heart with honest pow...
May 5
Suzanne Cook
Hello Brent Birckhead. Lovely playing. Suzanne
Mar 10
Wolfgang Leng - Art,...
Have a nice new WEEK...Many Greetings - Wolfgang
Feb 20
TYM DEAL
Nice work, Brent! Great scat on "Bebop". Excellent sound and musicianship! All the best in 2012 and beyond.
Feb 5
JOZZEF & THE CHIL...
Great sound :) Cheers
Jan 14