Giovanni Russonello

Giovanni Russonello

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A co-founder of CapitalBop, Giovanni Russonello has also served as a music writer and critic for the New York Times. He teaches writing as a lecturer at New York University's School of Professional Studies and hosts a weekly radio show on WPFW 89.3 FM on Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m. He is currently at work on a biography of Gil Scott-Heron. Reach Giovanni at [email protected]. Read him at giovannirussonello.tumblr.com or nytimes.com/by/giovanni-russonello.

Author Archives: Giovanni Russonello

Announcing...

This Sunday, Lafayette Gilchrist’s New Volcanoes debut the Go-Go Suite at our Traveling Loft—plus Allyn Johnson Trio! (VIDEO)

Lafayette Gilchrist is one of the most powerful piano players to come out of Washington, D.C. in the past...

March 2, 2015 0

Premieres

Track Premiere: ‘Silver Rain,’ by Sine Qua Non, feat. Christie Dashiell + Elite Strings

Michael Bowie casts a distinct if understated profile on the D.C. jazz scene. He’s the consummate sideman, a bassist...

February 13, 2015 0

Announcing...

Jazz and Freedom Festival: A musical celebration to benefit the movement, on MLK weekend

Will 2015 be the year when Black Lives Matter became a national conversation you had to address, with voices...

January 12, 2015 0

Announcing...

CapitalBop’s Traveling Loft: Two of DC’s fiercest innovators, Anthony Pirog + Brian Settles, at the Fridge (VIDEO PREVIEW)

Just before you burrow for the winter holidays, come to the first-ever Traveling Loft, a new quarterly series of...

December 4, 2014 2

Giveaways

Kyle Shepherd, Kesivan Naidoo and the future of South African jazz

This year marks the 20th anniversary of South African democracy. It’s more than just a numerical milestone: That is...

November 12, 2014 0

Announcing...

A very eclectic DC Jazz Loft this Sunday: Luis Faife Project, Colla Parte & Howard “Kingfish” Franklin

This Sunday’s performance will show you what the DC Jazz Loft is all about. It’s hard to think of...

November 6, 2014 0

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CapitalBop’s Riffin’ sessions are back! This Wednesday, we talk to MacArthur genius Miguel Zenón

If you want to get to the core of someone, ask them about their past loves and let them...

November 4, 2014 0

Announcing...

Along Came Ra Fest

October 31 – November 2 Lincoln Theatre / Pop-up Ra Gallery / Liv Nightclub [ai1ec post_id=”118472,118477,118475″] ...

October 20, 2014 2

Announcing...

DC Jazz Loft this Sunday: sax giant Fred Foss, trumpet innovator Donvonte McCoy & rising pianist Hope Udobi

This weekend’s DC Jazz Loft features a fabulous and diverse lineup. Fred Foss, who is D.C. saxophone royalty and...

October 9, 2014 0

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Tenor madness at this Sunday’s DC Jazz Loft: Lyle Link, Elijah Easton + BJ Simmons

The tenor saxophone is the instrument most associated with jazz—strong, voice-like, and iconic. It symbolizes power and narrative and...

September 11, 2014 0

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