Nasheet Waits remembers his relationship with Max Roach, and talks centennial edition of ‘Freedom Now Suite’
The cover art of Max Roach’s We Insist! Freedom Now Suite, from 1960, references the sit-in movement, which had...
Giovanni Russonello
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Willard Jenkins has been connecting jazz with listeners for more than 50 years. Now, he’s an N.E.A. Jazz Master.
Willard Jenkins wasn’t a jazz fan first. Growing up in 1960s Cleveland, naturally he loved the sounds of Motown...
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CapitalBop offers a variety of programs that enrich the city’s vibrant jazz community, and build a diverse audience. Our...
Patrick Jarenwattananon joins CapitalBop as managing editor
Maybe you’ve noticed: These days, CapitalBop is in the midst of some serious growth as an organization. Our new...
3rd annual Jazz and Freedom Festival: D.C.’s jazz greats join together in a benefit for WPFW
Jazz and social justice go hand-in-hand. That much is made clear by the work of so many of D.C.’s...
Tarus Mateen’s ‘Arising Saints’
Tarus Mateen is best known as a member of Jason Moran’s famous Bandwagon trio, but his bass playing has...
CapitalBop returns to the DC Jazz Fest: Orrin Evans, Makaya McCraven, Marquis Hill, Michele Rosewoman & more
Jazz nowadays seems to get bigger, bolder and more exciting with every passing moment. And a lot of the...
Funk Parade this Saturday: Sam Prather’s Groove Orchestra, Nag Champa and more!
Funk Parade is back this Saturday, May 7, for its third annual celebration. U Street is going to become...
Thursday: Star-studded ‘City of Poets’ project comes to the Atlas; come be a part of CapitalBop’s Riffin’ session
The Atlas Performing Arts Center on Thursday launches its Jazz Appreciation Mini-Series, in honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, with...
Percussion and the African Diaspora: A special CapitalBop education day at the Smithsonian
CapitalBop is bringing our interactive approach to jazz education and outraeach to the Smithsonian. We’re thrilled to present Percussion...