Wayne Shorter on what inspired ‘Iphigenia,’ his landmark opera with Esperanza Spalding
There’s a story Wayne Shorter often tells that encapsulates a lot of his artistic vision these days. “We played...
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DC Jazz Fest 2015: What to hear!
The DC Jazz Festival is back this week for its 11th annual edition, running from Wednesday, June 10 through...
Interview | DeJohnette, Lovano, Spalding and Genovese arrive on Saturday with the Spring Quartet
I was talking to Esperanza Spalding in late 2011 about her soon-to-be-released album, Radio Music Society, when she mentioned...
News | New film is the first to document D.C.’s jazz scene – both its history and its vital present
by Luke Stewart Editorial board On a Monday evening in June, one of the largest gatherings of D.C. jazz...
Weekend in Jazz | 5.11-5.13: Women’s week
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board Many of the jazz world’s talented women are coming out of the woodwork this...
Weekend in Jazz | 10.14-10.16: Marsalis, Haynes, Spalding and Bennett play major concerts
by Giovanni Russonello Editor-in-chief If you’re a jazz club rat, this might be the perfect weekend to break out...