Last month, we held the very first D.C. Jazz Loft at Union Arts, and it reminded us why we do this. The night was cozy but exhilarating, bringing together players and listeners with all different points of view on jazz and life, and leading to a lot of unexpected conversations, musical and otherwise. From the saxophone sounds of D.C. legend Fred Foss to the chamber-jazz free improv of Brad Linde’s Underwater Ghost project, there were a lot of musical paths to explore.

This Sunday we’re back with round two at Union Arts (which happens to be D.C.’s newest collectively run arts space, with its own unfolding story of art and exploration). This time around, we’re presenting three more very different acts: the pianist-led Noble Jolley Quartet; the avant-garde saxophonist Jamal Moore, one of D.C.’s more under-sung talents); and the strong trumpeter Joe Brotherton.

 
Come join us for a fun, laid-back evening of music, people and good vibes. The loft is BYOB, and a donation of $15 is suggested, all of which goes to the musicians. You can get to Union Arts through the back entrance, by turning into the parking lot off of 4th Street NE. See you there!

NOBLE JOLLEY

The pianist Noble Jolley grew up immersed in music, spirituality and the warm crosscurrents they produce. His father, Noble Sr., preached in church and played jazz guitar, and he instilled his two musician sons with an open-armed love of musical communion. Often working alongside his brother, Nate, Noble has become one of the area’s most in-demand young musicians, reflecting the influence of Herbie Hancock and composing his own buoyant originals. Here the local sensation brings his own band of young talents to perform originals and covers of everything from standards to current pop tunes. The group includes Herb Scott on alto saxophone, Tyler Sherman on electric bass and Warren “Trae” Crudup on drums.

 

JAMAL MOORE

Jamal Moore uses his bold, patiently vigorous saxophone melodies to grip you and lead you into a deeper place. Moore recently returned to his hometown of Baltimore after graduating from the California Institute for the Arts with an MFA in African-American improvisation. At CalArts he studied with the great Wadada Leo Smith, among others, and Moore’s résumé includes work alongside Nicole Mitchell, Roscoe Mitchell and George Duke. Here he’ll lead his own trio in an exploration of experimental Black music.

 

JOE BROTHERTON

Joe Brotherton is a bright and powerful trumpeter whose projects range from traditional New Orleans jazz to reggae and funk. His Cricket Fusion band performed an exciting set of jazz mixed with rock and hip-hop at a D.C. Jazz Loft a couple years ago. A familiar face around town, Brotherton’s trumpet solos jump out at you and invite you to dance. Here he performs with a new and innovative group, TelescopiX, which features two percussionists and two horns.

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Photo from November loft on flyer courtesy Herman Burney and Bassmint Photography.

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