Rafael Enciso Quartet
Rafael Enciso Quartet
Rafael Enciso is an award-winning bassist and composer based in New York City. His music blends modern jazz language, layered compositions, and rhythmic openness with a sense of emotional clarity and storytelling.
Rafael has performed with Dayna Stephens, Miguel Zenon, Taylor Eigsti, Ingrid Jensen, Ben Wendel, and Marta Sanchez, appearing at venues and festivals including Carnegie Hall, Jazz At Lincoln Center, the Detroit Jazz Festival, and the Jazz Gallery.
His debut album, Crossfade, features Gabriel Chakarji, Nicola Caminiti, Jahari Stampley, and Miguel Russell, and produced by Dayna Stephens. Crossfade is set to release November 14th, 2025 via Contagious Music.
Enciso was selected by Jason Moran for the Betty Carter Jazz Ahead program at the Kennedy Center. He is also a Mentor Fellow at the Stanford Jazz Workshop, where he works closely with the next generation of developing artists.
Nicola Caminiti - sax
Gabriel Chakarji - piano
Rafael Enciso - bass
Miguel Russell - drums
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm
General Admission ~ a la carte menu: $15
Dinner & Show ~ includes 3-course dinner: $70
VIP Dinner & Show ~ includes dinner above and upgrade to stage-front seating: $90
(Beverages not included)
All-In Price at check out inclusive of taxes & fees. Server gratuity ($11) added to Dinner & Show fees.
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Rafael Enciso is an award-winning bassist and composer based in New York City. His music blends modern jazz language, layered compositions, and rhythmic openness with a sense of emotional clarity and storytelling.
Rafael has performed with Dayna Stephens, Miguel Zenon, Taylor Eigsti, Ingrid Jensen, Ben Wendel, and Marta Sanchez, appearing at venues and festivals including Carnegie Hall, Jazz At Lincoln Center, the Detroit Jazz Festival, and the Jazz Gallery.
His debut album, Crossfade, features Gabriel Chakarji, Nicola Caminiti, Jahari Stampley, and Miguel Russell, and produced by Dayna Stephens. Crossfade is set to release November 14th, 2025 via Contagious Music.
Enciso was selected by Jason Moran for the Betty Carter Jazz Ahead program at the Kennedy Center. He is also a Mentor Fellow at the Stanford Jazz Workshop, where he works closely with the next generation of developing artists.
Seating InfoView Seating Chart
Premier Tables:
The best seats in the house positioned directly in front of the performance stage (marked dark blue on the seating map).
Standard Tables:
Clear and unobstructed views of stage (marked purple on the seating map). A few tables have a partially obstructed view (marked light blue on the seating map).
Cocktail & Bar Area:
Seating at high-top tables and at the bar area available on a first come, first seated basis (marked green on the seating map). Tables may be shared for sold out shows. Two TV monitors with live video feed of the performance are conveniently located above the bar and cocktail areas.
- All ticket prices are per person.
- Dinner menu available in all sections.
- Your ticket is also your dining reservation.
- Every ticket gets a seat in area purchased and tables are reserved based on the date when you made your reservation.
- We will do our best to ensure that your entire group sits together, please let us know in the order notes if there are multiple ticket orders in your group.
- For any special needs or accommodation requests, please call us at 215-568-3131.
- Tickets are the same price whether purchased in person, over the phone or online.
- No refunds, professional cameras or outside food and drink.
- There is a limited amount of seating available for performances, if the show is sold out online, contact us at 215-568-3131 for seating availability.
Festival Seating:
Festival seating is our general admission ticket. The entire venue or a portion of the venue may be designated for festival admission. These tickets will guarantee you a seat for the show and you are free to sit anywhere in the venue based on a "first come, first seated" basis. This should also allow for larger groups to sit together.
- All ticket prices are per person.
- Dinner menu available in all sections.
- Your ticket is also your dining reservation.
- For any special needs or accommodation requests, please call us at 215-568-3131.
- Tickets are the same price whether purchased in person, over the phone or online.
- No refunds, professional cameras or outside food and drink.
- There is a limited amount of seating available for performances, if the show is sold out online, contact us at 215-568-3131 for seating availability.