The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) invites you to join us for Jazz at the Kramer! A music series in partnership with Paul Carr’s Jazz Academy of Music presenting a free evening of jazz at the Betty Mae Kramer Gallery & Music Room on the second Wednesday of every month.
Admission is FREE but advanced registration is required due to limited capacity. Kindly be aware that reservations are limited to 2 tickets per person. For group reservations, feel free to contact us directly at publicart@creativemoco.com.
** Please Note: Outside food and beverages are not permitted in the gallery with the exception of water.
Second Wednesdays: Jazz at the Kramer featuring Vocalist Sharón Clark and Pianist Chris Grasso
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Second Wednesdays: Jazz at the Kramer featuring Bhagwan Khalsa on Bass + Eric Byrd on Piano and Chris Latona on Piano + Andrew Latona on Guitar.
Jazz at the Kramer
Event Listing
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
6:30 pm at the Betty Mae Kramer Gallery and Music Room
Join us at the Betty Mae Kramer Gallery & Music Room on the second Wednesday of each month for an evening of jazz! This month’s artists feature pianist Peter Edelman, bassist Sal DeRaffele, and vocalist Cybele Mayes-Osterman.
May Musicians
Peter Edelman
Peter Edelman is a Washington, DC–based jazz pianist who has been a vital presence on the city’s music scene for more than four decades. Known for a deeply soulful sound that is both electrifying and soothing, his playing reflects a profound emotional range and mastery of the jazz tradition. Raised in a highly musical household in Northern Virginia, Edelman was immersed in music from an early age.
His father was an avid jazz collector with an encyclopedic record library, while his mother was a classically trained pianist. He began playing the piano at age seven and quickly developed a natural affinity for the instrument, later remarking that he was drawn to jazz “more by osmosis than by choice.”
In the 1980s, Edelman secured a prestigious residency at the legendary Washington jazz club One Step Down and has since performed with many of the leading figures in jazz, earning his place among the region’s most respected musicians.
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman
Cybele is a Washington, DC–based jazz vocalist whose sound reflects a lifelong love of classic jazz infused with adventurous improvisation.
After getting her start at the Green Island Jazz Café (formerly Columbia Station), she has gone on to perform at venues such as Bukom Café and to lead her own ensemble, Quartet Cybele Plus 1. The group has become a familiar presence on the DC jazz scene, performing regularly at respected local venues and contributing to the city’s vibrant musical culture. A devoted interpreter of jazz standards with a down-and-dirty swing feel, Cybele brings a fresh sensibility to classic tunes.
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Sal DeRaffele
Sal is a New York–bred bassist whose musical roots were shaped by early training at the Westchester Conservatory. He went on to build a career in live performance, spending time on the road with the legendary Dr. John and working with notable jazz artists including Carter Jefferson.
A musician who has largely worked under the radar, Sal is known among fellow artists for his musicality and deep feel on the bass. His playing reflects a lifetime of experience and a strong commitment to the craft.
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