Dopo Ora’s First Saturdays Live Jazz Series brings together artists who respect the roots of jazz while stretching it into varied genres (soul, blues, funk, R&B, and modern groove) to create an event to remember. Click here for tickets.

Washington-area drummer Kevin Kearney is an emerging rhythmic force whose playing blends pocket-deep groove with the freedom and improvisation that defines modern jazz. A musician connected to the prestigious Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins, Kearney represents a new generation of jazz artists committed to both tradition and fearless creativity Click here for tickets.

As the driving pulse behind KJ & Family Bidness, Kearney leads a collective of musicians who deliver high-energy performances rooted in jazz, soul, and groove-based improvisation. The group’s lineup regularly features a dynamic ensemble of piano, horns, bass, and drums—creating a sound that moves effortlessly from intimate swing to electrifying modern jazz textures.