The Month in Shows 5 live jazz picks for December in D.C. As I was looking over the calendar this month, I was reminded that nearly a year ago – after... December 8, 2022 0
CapitalBop 5 live jazz picks for August in D.C. Four of this month’s D.C. jazz picks feature ticket prices at $20 and below. Two — well, two and... August 3, 2022 0
Interviews Ben Williams speaks up, and sings out, on ‘I Am a Man’ After the 2016 presidential election, bassist Ben Williams began a new project to address the changing social climate in... May 7, 2020 0
The Month in Shows 5 jazz picks for March in D.C. As spring emerges throughout the month of March, festival season kicks into gear in D.C. It’s a major milestone... March 2, 2020 0
News Fred Foss, a saxophonist, educator and advocate for young musicians, dies at 70 Fred Foss spent the early years of his career touring with the likes of Lionel Hampton, Ray Charles and... April 25, 2019 0
Weekend in Jazz | 3.22-3.24: Luminaries & rising stars play D.C., from Ben Williams to Benny Golson by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board The Washington Women in Jazz Festival is in full swing; it’s got four shows... March 22, 2013 0
Weekend in Jazz | 3.30-4.1: Jazz Appreciation Month begins with a bittersweet goodbye by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board This weekend’s packed with top-notch shows — bass whiz Ben Williams will be jamming... March 30, 2012 0
D.C.’s Best Records of 2011, Honorable Mention (Part 1 of 2) Compiled by Giovanni Russonello & Luke Stewart Editorial board These have been a triumphant 12 months for D.C. jazz,... December 19, 2011 3
News | The weekend starts early with three stellar jazz offerings on Thursday night by Giovanni Russonello Editor-in-chief Every week, we run “Weekend in Jazz,” highlighting all our favorite shows around the city... September 21, 2011 0
Weekend in Jazz | 7.1-7.3: Ben Williams’ debut at Bohemian, and the return of the Sun. Jazz Lounge by Giovanni Russonello This weekend, jazz’s hottest young bandleader – who also happens to be a D.C. native son... July 1, 2011 0