Michael J. West, Author at CapitalBop

Author Archives: Michael J. West

Features

How the DC JazzFest went from ‘a sketch on a paper napkin’ to its 20th anniversary

This year’s DC Jazz Festival, which kicks off on Wednesday, will be the 20th. It’s a big milestone for...

August 26, 2024 0

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After 37 Years On and 2 Years Off, ‘Hot Jazz Saturday Night’ is back on the airwaves at WAMU

The coronavirus pandemic has crippled the jazz community in every outpost, and D.C. is no exception. Venues have permanently...

January 11, 2021 0

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