The Smooth Jazz Concert Series brings the Chris Greene Quartet and The Rodney Bowe Experience to Albuquerque on September 26, 2026. Presented by DSH ENTERTAINMENT, INC., the concert runs from 7 to 10 p.m. at the New Mexico African American Performing Arts Center.
Two bands, two distinct musical instincts, and one Saturday night in Albuquerque. DSH ENTERTAINMENT, INC. brings together the long-running Chris Greene Quartet and Albuquerque’s own Rodney Bowe Experience on September 26, with tickets starting at $40.
Expect polished chemistry from the Chicago quartet, then watch what happens when Rodney Bowe and his band let the music call the next move.
What Are the Smooth Jazz Concert Series Event Details?
- Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Time: 7 to 10 p.m.
- Venue: New Mexico African American Performing Arts Center
- Address: 310 San Pedro Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
- Performers: Chris Greene Quartet and The Rodney Bowe Experience
- Presented by: DSH ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
- Tickets: Starting at $40
The New Mexico African American Performing Arts Center is located inside EXPO New Mexico, near San Pedro Drive and Copper Avenue.
Who Is Performing at the Smooth Jazz Concert Series?
The September 26 lineup puts an established Chicago quartet alongside an Albuquerque band that likes to keep its options open. Both rely on close communication, but each band follows that connection in its own musical direction.
Chris Greene Quartet
The Chris Greene Quartet has had time to learn every raised eyebrow, rhythmic cue, and split-second change of direction. Saxophonist Chris Greene began playing with pianist Damian Espinosa and bassist Marc Piane when the Chicago quartet debuted in 2005, with drummer Steve Corley joining soon after. Twenty-one years later, that familiarity gives the musicians freedom to move quickly without letting a song come apart at the seams.
Jazz holds the sound in place, but the quartet draws freely from funk, hip-hop, rock, Afro-Cuban music, blues, and reggae. Original pieces share the repertoire with new interpretations of established compositions, and the band never treats the familiar version as the only possible answer. In their hands, even a well-behaved standard may decide to break a few rules.
The Rodney Bowe Experience
Rodney Bowe has spent four decades making music in New Mexico, building a career as an upright bassist, vocalist, bandleader, and teacher. That history gives The Rodney Bowe Experience a firm Albuquerque identity, but it does not make the band predictable.
Every player stays ready to respond when the music shifts. One phrase can spark another, a steady groove can loosen without warning, and Bowe’s bass may open a path that no one expected to take when the song began. The musicians trust their instincts enough to follow those turns, giving the audience a performance shaped in the room rather than copied from a fixed script.
Find upcoming dates and new music through The Rodney Bowe Experience on Instagram.
How Much Are Tickets for the Albuquerque Jazz Concert?
Current ticket prices begin at $40, with taxes or processing fees added at checkout. That covers a full evening with the Chris Greene Quartet and The Rodney Bowe Experience under one roof.
Get tickets for the September 26 Smooth Jazz Concert Series from DSH ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
Two Bands Share the Stage on September 26
The Chris Greene Quartet has been winning over audiences since 2005. The Rodney Bowe Experience brings a local bandleader who is willing to follow a good musical idea wherever it goes. Albuquerque gets both approaches in a single concert.
DSH ENTERTAINMENT, INC. presents the Smooth Jazz Concert Series at the New Mexico African American Performing Arts Center on September 26. Snag your ticket, take your seat, and let the saxophone and bass sort out the rest.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Smooth Jazz Concert Series in Albuquerque?
The Smooth Jazz Concert Series takes place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the New Mexico African American Performing Arts Center in Albuquerque. The concert is scheduled to run from 7 to 10 p.m. DSH ENTERTAINMENT, INC. will present the Chris Greene Quartet and The Rodney Bowe Experience during the three-hour program. Check the official DSH ENTERTAINMENT, INC. event page before leaving in case the organizer announces a door time or makes concert schedule updates.
Where are the Chris Greene Quartet and The Rodney Bowe Experience performing?
The Chris Greene Quartet and The Rodney Bowe Experience will perform at the New Mexico African American Performing Arts Center, located at 310 San Pedro Drive NE in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The venue is inside EXPO New Mexico, near the intersection of San Pedro Drive and Copper Avenue. Use the performing arts center’s 310 San Pedro Drive NE address when checking directions, since the general EXPO New Mexico address may lead visitors to a different entrance on the grounds.
Who plays in the Chris Greene Quartet?
The Chris Greene Quartet includes Chris Greene on saxophone, Damian Espinosa on piano and keyboards, Marc Piane on acoustic and electric bass, and Steve Corley on drums. The Chicago quartet played its first concert in 2005. Espinosa and Piane have performed with Greene since that first year, while Corley joined the group soon afterward. Their long partnership gives the musicians the familiarity to change direction quickly while keeping even the loosest musical moments connected and purposeful.
What kind of jazz will the two bands perform?
The September 26 program is part of the Smooth Jazz Concert Series, but neither group stays inside one narrow musical lane. The Chris Greene Quartet draws on funk, hip-hop, rock, Afro-Cuban music, blues, and reggae while keeping jazz at the center of its sound. The Rodney Bowe Experience puts greater emphasis on improvisation and musical exchange. A rhythm, bass phrase, or solo can redirect a piece as the musicians respond to one another onstage.
How much are tickets for the September 26 concert?
Tickets for the September 26 Smooth Jazz Concert Series start at $40, according to current public event listings. Taxes or ticketing fees may raise the final price shown during checkout. Buy tickets through the official DSH ENTERTAINMENT, INC. event page. The ticket page is also the best place to confirm current availability, purchase limits, seating information, and any pricing changes announced before the Albuquerque concert.
