Live Jazz in Washington, D.C.

Brandon Mitchell (vibraphone) and Keenan McKenzie (clarinet) celebrate the innovative music of the Benny Goodman trio, quartet, and sextet. These swing era combos featured dynamic arrangements played by musical pioneers like Lionel Hampton, Charlie Christian, and Teddy Wilson. Brandon Mitchell is a Marimba One endorsed artist who has performed alongside and opened for some of the industry greats like Branford Marsalis, Jeff Tain Watts, Joey Calderazzo, Jon Metzger, and John Fedchock.. Keenan McKenzie leads swing-oriented ensembles at premier dance events and competitions, recently performing in Los Angeles, New York, and Prague. Mitchell and McKenzie are frequent musical collaborators, exploring Goodman's music with relentless rhythm and undeniable joy. Originally from Washington D.C., Brandon Mitchell is a jazz musician and music educator based in North Carolina. As an actively performing artist, you can hear Mitchell primarily on vibraphone as a leader or on drums as a sideman. Mitchell is making his mark in the music scene with his rhythmically captivating and spaciously melodic sounds on the vibes. His music style can be described as conversational, leaving lyrically satisfying melodies in listeners' ears long after the song has passed. Mitchell’s creativity is underscored through his work as a recording artist. He released his debut solo album, Black Guardian, in 2020 followed by an EP, 4 for 4, in 2022 and his latest album, On Brand, in 2025. Mitchell is endorsed by Marimba One and is an educator-affiliate of 2112 Percussion in Raleigh, NC. Over the course of his performance career, Mitchell has performed across the country in jazz clubs, listening rooms, festivals, and local events. He’s also had the opportunity to take his musical talents overseas. Mitchell graced stages abroad while touring in Italy, specifically at the Jazzit Festival, Teatro Piccolo in Milan, as well as a Notte Bianca performance in front of the Duomo. As a reed player, Keenan McKenzie regularly travels across the US with dance-oriented swing ensembles such as The Mint Julep Jazz Band, Michael Gamble & The Rhythm Serenaders, and The Jonathan Stout Orchestra featuring Hilary Alexander. In recent years, he has also been fortunate to perform in Europe and Asia. Keenan currently plays lead alto in the North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra and delivers energetic party music with The Shakedown. His own band, Keenan McKenzie & the Riffers, has performed at events from Los Angeles to NYC.

Brandon Mitchell (vibraphone) and Keenan McKenzie (clarinet) celebrate the innovative music of the Benny Goodman trio, quartet, and sextet. These swing era combos featured dynamic arrangements played by musical pioneers like Lionel Hampton, Charlie Christian, and Teddy Wilson. Brandon Mitchell is a Marimba One endorsed artist who has performed alongside and opened for some of the industry greats like Branford Marsalis, Jeff Tain Watts, Joey Calderazzo, Jon Metzger, and John Fedchock.. Keenan McKenzie leads swing-oriented ensembles at premier dance events and competitions, recently performing in Los Angeles, New York, and Prague. Mitchell and McKenzie are frequent musical collaborators, exploring Goodman's music with relentless rhythm and undeniable joy. Originally from Washington D.C., Brandon Mitchell is a jazz musician and music educator based in North Carolina. As an actively performing artist, you can hear Mitchell primarily on vibraphone as a leader or on drums as a sideman. Mitchell is making his mark in the music scene with his rhythmically captivating and spaciously melodic sounds on the vibes. His music style can be described as conversational, leaving lyrically satisfying melodies in listeners' ears long after the song has passed. Mitchell’s creativity is underscored through his work as a recording artist. He released his debut solo album, Black Guardian, in 2020 followed by an EP, 4 for 4, in 2022 and his latest album, On Brand, in 2025. Mitchell is endorsed by Marimba One and is an educator-affiliate of 2112 Percussion in Raleigh, NC. Over the course of his performance career, Mitchell has performed across the country in jazz clubs, listening rooms, festivals, and local events. He’s also had the opportunity to take his musical talents overseas. Mitchell graced stages abroad while touring in Italy, specifically at the Jazzit Festival, Teatro Piccolo in Milan, as well as a Notte Bianca performance in front of the Duomo. As a reed player, Keenan McKenzie regularly travels across the US with dance-oriented swing ensembles such as The Mint Julep Jazz Band, Michael Gamble & The Rhythm Serenaders, and The Jonathan Stout Orchestra featuring Hilary Alexander. In recent years, he has also been fortunate to perform in Europe and Asia. Keenan currently plays lead alto in the North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra and delivers energetic party music with The Shakedown. His own band, Keenan McKenzie & the Riffers, has performed at events from Los Angeles to NYC.

A musical emotional expression of soulful jazz, R&B and gospel flavorings that will deliver tasteful "ear-candy" and "melodic food" for the soul! Hailing from the city of "Brotherly Love" Philadelphia, Steven B’s musical journey is deeply rooted in the rich heritage of jazz, R&B, blues and gospel legends such as John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Earth Wind & Fire, Grover Washington Jr., BB King, Lou Rawls, Stanley Turrentine, Richard Smallwood, among others. He has shared stages with national recording artists such as Jean Carne, Jeffery Osborne, George Duke, Tom Browne, Roy Hargrove, Ledisi, Miki Howard, Russell Thompkins Jr, Gil Scott-Heron, The Last Poets and many, many more. Steven B’s captivating performances have graced private parties, fundraisers, and gala events attended by national political figures and celebrities alike. From an early age, Steven B was immersed in music, learning to play the clarinet, and later discovering his profound connection with the saxophone. Music runs deep in his family, with his father being a semi-professional saxophonist and clarinetist who played alongside legends like John Coltrane and Jimmy Heath. As an ever-evolving artist, Steven B remains determined to fulfil his goals to stir emotions, provoke thoughts and lead listeners on a transformative journey with his heartfelt and spirit-filled melodic musical themes with his tools of choice – his saxophone and his voice!

A musical emotional expression of soulful jazz, R&B and gospel flavorings that will deliver tasteful "ear-candy" and "melodic food" for the soul! Hailing from the city of "Brotherly Love" Philadelphia, Steven B’s musical journey is deeply rooted in the rich heritage of jazz, R&B, blues and gospel legends such as John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Earth Wind & Fire, Grover Washington Jr., BB King, Lou Rawls, Stanley Turrentine, Richard Smallwood, among others. He has shared stages with national recording artists such as Jean Carne, Jeffery Osborne, George Duke, Tom Browne, Roy Hargrove, Ledisi, Miki Howard, Russell Thompkins Jr, Gil Scott-Heron, The Last Poets and many, many more. Steven B’s captivating performances have graced private parties, fundraisers, and gala events attended by national political figures and celebrities alike. From an early age, Steven B was immersed in music, learning to play the clarinet, and later discovering his profound connection with the saxophone. Music runs deep in his family, with his father being a semi-professional saxophonist and clarinetist who played alongside legends like John Coltrane and Jimmy Heath. As an ever-evolving artist, Steven B remains determined to fulfil his goals to stir emotions, provoke thoughts and lead listeners on a transformative journey with his heartfelt and spirit-filled melodic musical themes with his tools of choice – his saxophone and his voice!