Jazz Showcase: Neal Alger

Discover the rich, multi-faceted sound of contemporary jazz guitarist Neal Alger live on stage. Recognized as one of the most adaptable and technically accomplished musicians in the local arts community, Alger has spent decades collaborating with top-tier talent, including Howard Levy, Grazyna Augusick, and Leslie Gore. His extensive discography spans critically praised jazz-and-R&B duo albums with Typhanie Monique to major label releases. His deep-rooted passion for Afro-Cuban and Brazilian rhythms—first sparked by onstage collaborations with Latin jazz legends—has become the central focus of his current live repertoire.

This performance showcases the absolute best of Alger’s ever-expanding musical curiosity. Come out for an incredible afaternoon of live music that bridges the gap between modern American jazz fusion, sophisticated rock, and authentic South American rhythms, guided by one of the region's finest university jazz instructors and performers.