Interview | Steve Synk, playing at Columbia Station every Saturday, seeks growth through synthesis
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board Bassist Steve Synk, 21, is among the bumper crop of young D.C. jazz musicians...
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Weekend in Jazz | 7.20-7.22: Chuchito Valdés brings Latin fire; Louis Hayes plays; and more
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board This weekend, the popular H St. NE club HR-57 is celebrating its official grand...
Weekend in Jazz | 7.13-7.15: David Murray’s infinite inventions, and a spotlight on young local acts
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board This weekend, one of the most storied saxophonists of the past 35 years comes...
Interview | David Murray on the roots of his music, and the budding talents of today
Ed. note: this article was recovered from a previous version of our site for re-publication in advance of David...
Weekend in Jazz | 7.6-7.8: The D.C. Jazz Loft returns, and the clubs on U Street are happenin’
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board This weekend, the D.C. Jazz Loft returns after three blowout shows at the DC...
News | The D.C. Jazz Loft returns for the first time since the DC Jazz Fest – with a killer lineup
by Giovanni Russonello & Luke Stewart Editorial board We’re pleased to announce that the D.C. Jazz Loft is back...
Weekend in Jazz | 6.29-7.1: Two small festivals finish strong
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board This weekend, the DC Djangofolies festival and the Nordic Jazz Fest wrap up with...
Interview | Max Garner, playwright of Sphere: The Thelonious Monk Story, discusses his inspiration
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board When Robin D.G. Kelley’s biography of the legendary pianist and composer Thelonious Monk emerged...
News | Sound of the City embodies Shaolin Jazz’s hip-hop/jazz synthesis at Blues Alley tonight
by Luke Stewart Editorial board The dawn of the new millenium saw the Y2K armaggedon unrealized, the former U.S....
Weekend in Jazz | 6.22-6.24: Nordic Jazz Fest celebrates young talent; Ravi Coltrane & more
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board Twins Jazz hosts a handful of young northern European talent this weekend as part...