News DC Jazz Festival plans a return to in-person shows in September The DC Jazz Festival is aiming for a return to in-person programming this fall, including some events at the... March 19, 2021 1
News DC Jazz Festival hosts a week of live webcasts to benefit local musicians The DC Jazz Festival, held annually in June, is postponed this year until at least the fall due to... June 19, 2020 0
Live review | Lee Konitz with Brad Linde’s 18-piece ensemble: A fabled master, still taking chances by John Cook CapitalBop contributor The local saxophonist Brad Linde and his 18-piece expanded ensemble joined the fabled alto... June 24, 2013 1
Photos | The D.C. Jazz Loft Series at the DC Jazz Festival: Three nights of powerful improv and art by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board The DC Jazz Festival spent the past two weeks drawing some tremendous jazz out of... June 18, 2013 1
Live reviews Live review | A dancing photographer, in total command of the mic: Buika dazzles at the Howard Opening her U.S. tour at the Howard Theatre, Buika captivated the capacity audience with her emotional intensity and dynamic range. June 14, 2013 1
Features Musician profile | Baltimore native Cyrus Chestnut relishes his gift — and passes it on to students Cyrus Chestnut performs at the Hamilton during the DC Jazz Festival. Along the way, he is spotlighting six of his most talented students. June 12, 2013 0
Live reviews Reflections on the DC Jazz Festival at Millennium Stage: The universal language of jazz Writer John Cook spent the first two nights of the 2013 DC Jazz Festival at the District's most cost-effective venue for those looking to expand their musical horizons. June 10, 2013 0
Do festivals grow the jazz audience? In this month's Swing District column, Sriram Gopal notes the lack of evidence supporting claims that festivals help to build jazz audiences. June 6, 2013 0
News DC Jazz Festival 2013: CapitalBop’s guide This year's festival features some familiar faces, plus lots of international stars who rarely make it to D.C., like John McLaughlin and Buika. June 5, 2013 0
News Announcing the D.C. Jazz Loft Series at the DC Jazz Fest: Karriem Riggins, ERIMAJ, Brötzmann & more CapitalBop's third annual D.C. Jazz Loft Series brings innovators from across generations – and the world – to alternative D.C. venues. April 29, 2013 2