ABAC Presents! Performing Arts Series

Quarteto Nuevo

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Quarteto Nuevo merges western classical, eastern European folk, Latin and jazz with an organic feel that packs a wallop! The ensemble’s razor-sharp precision is enhanced by jazzy interludes,
lightly-rumbling percussion motifs and mesmerizing rhythms. They effectively meld the music of ancient worlds and faraway places with a contemporary groove that enchants audiences of all ages.

Winners of the Beverly Hills National Auditions, and recipients of South Arts’ Jazz Roads Touring and Jazz Roads Creative Residency Grants, Quarteto Nuevo’s master musicians create emotionally-charged soundscapes with instruments and sensibilities that represent very different world cultures.

American Tune: Simon, Croce & Taylor - The '70s Singer-Songwriter Tribute with Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Tom Glynn

Thursday, November 19, 2026

American Tune: Simon, Croce & Taylor takes you on a magical trip back to the 1970s to experience the timeless music of these three prolific singer-songwriters. Relive the intimate storytelling, intricate chord changes and breathtaking melodies of these gifted artists, their work building on and transcending the more traditional folk-influenced acoustic music of the previous decade.

Paul Simon, never one to rest on his laurels, started exploring even more harmonically rich sounds than he had during his peerless Simon & Garfunkel period as evidenced by such gems as "Still Crazy After All These Years" and "50 Ways To Leave Your Lover". Jim Croce made an enormous impact in his criminally short time on earth with deceptively complex chord progressions, strummed and fingerpicked underneath accessible, stirring melodies in songs like "Operator" and "Time in a Bottle" that permeated the radio dial. And James Taylor emerged as the definitive singer-songwriter with his singular guitar style and uncanny ability to touch people’s hearts with that distinctive voice on classics like "Fire and Rain" and "Carolina on My Mind." American Tune: Simon, Croce & Taylor showcases the songs you know and love from these master craftsmen during this brilliant span, framed in engaging stories about the artists themselves.

Steven Edenbo as Thomas Jefferson

Thursday, February 18, 2027

Steve Edenbo has studied and portrayed Thomas Jefferson since 1999. He stars as Thomas Jefferson in the new, six-episode History Channel docuseries "Thomas Jefferson," portraying the author of the Declaration of Independence from 1776 through his death in 1826. Edenbo has shared Jefferson's life & legacy across the U.S. and in England. Edenbo’s clientele includes various state bar associations, The Smithsonian Institution, the US Mint, the University of Virginia (including UVA’s Darden School of Business and McIntire School of Commerce,) the National Governors Association, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, The National Conference for Appellate Court Clerks, The Federal Executive Institute, as well as numerous other corporate, private, and public clients

Some Strings Attached

Tuesday, March 9, 2027

Some Strings Attached is a chamber ensemble including Brittany Martin, voice; Korcan Köstük, violin; Morgan Owen, viola; Eunice Koh, cello; and Jordan Knapp, piano. The ensemble was originally formed to premiere original music by Knapp, but has gone on to concertize extensively featuring other original music and arrangements by members of the ensemble as well as classic
pieces from the chamber music canon.

We invite you to experience chamber music with purpose and personality. Beyond the traditional concert experience, Some Strings Attached’s performances are opportunities to tell stories and connect with audiences.

Javier Nero Jazz Ensemble with
the ABAC Jazz Ensemble

Thursday, April 15, 2027

Dr. Javier Nero is an award-winning trombonist, composer, arranger, and educator based in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area. At the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, he teaches jazz trombone, arranging, harmony, ear training, and graduate composition, and previously directed the Peabody Jazz Ensemble.

Dr. Nero serves as lead trombonist with the United States Army Band "Pershing's Own," performing with the U.S. Army Blues, an elite, audition-only jazz ensemble. The group presents concerts nationwide, performs at major jazz festivals, and appears at high-profile civic and governmental events, including the White House and the United States Capitol.

Beyond his work with the Army and Peabody, Dr. Nero is the lead trombonist, composer, arranger, and bandleader of the Javier Nero Jazz Orchestra (JNJO). The ensemble performs regularly at An Die Musik in Baltimore and has appeared at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club, Keystone Korner Baltimore, Blues Alley, and other renowned venues. His compositions and arrangements have been performed by the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra alongside Wynton Marsalis, Titus Burgess, Veronica Swift, and Ashley Pezzotti, as well as by Carnegie Hall's National Youth Orchestra (NYO) programs.

Quarantined Quartet

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Quarantined Quartet is an incredibly unique ensemble and a family affair! Formed at the beginning of the pandemic lockdown on March 21, 2020, the Hochman family including Elysa (Mom), Jason (Dad), Joseph (son), and Noah (son) made use of time in their Brooklyn, NY home to begin performing together, posting a video daily on Instagram for over 1,700 days.

The Hochmans are the founders of the New York Guitar Academy, with backgrounds in Spanish classical, flamenco, and rock guitar. Their repertoire includes original compositions and covers, reimagined in their own distinctive style. Their mix of instrumental beauty and rhythmic intensity has created a loyal following nationwide. Their first full-length album, Strumming the Earth, features nine original songs along with three covers they arranged for this incredible ensemble.

Candlelight Celtic

Thursday, March 5, 2026

From the producers and co-creators of Rockin' Road to Dublin and Christmas in Killarney comes the new intimate and illuminating show Candlelight Celtic. Created by the 2009 World Champion of Irish Dance Scott Doherty and worldwide touring Irish musician Chris Smith, Candlelight Celtic brings classic Irish tunes, songs, and stories to audiences across North America.

Surrounded by the soft, warm glow of over 1000 candles, the audience is immersed in a one-of-a-kind enchanting atmosphere, filled with the soul-stirring melodies of Ireland. In the softly lit hall, candles flicker like stars. Casting a gentle ambiance, the candles highlight the classic Irish instruments and outstanding musicians on stage. You will feel as if entrapped in a spell, as the beauty of Irish music and the intimacy of candlelight come together in perfect harmony.

Come feel the warmth of the flickering golden candlelight and be one of the first to immerse yourself in the magic, wonder, and songs of Candlelight Celtic!