Darius Jones and the Elizabeth-Caroline Unit present ‘The Oversoul Manual,’ an Afrofuturist exploration for four voices
Darius Jones is, quite simply, one of the most important saxophonists of our time. He’s also a brilliant thinker....
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The 2nd Annual Jazz + Freedom Fest: A marathon benefit show for Black Lives Matter, feat. DC’s jazz greats
Jazz has been the soundtrack to some of the most radical changes in the history of the United States....
Fabulous young talent at the DC Jazz Loft: Elijah Easton, Hope Udobi & introducing Levon Mikaelian
At last month’s loft, we heard from such a wide range of amazing musicians, it was dizzying. There was...
Riffin’ this Saturday: Flute innovator Jamie Baum joins us for a video listening session
Among the leading jazz flautists in New York City, Jamie Baum had the benefit of learning from late masters...
At the DC Jazz Loft this Sunday: Free jazz mastery, modern groove and an open jam session!
After a string of exciting Traveling Lofts this summer and fall—August with Marc Cary at Capital Fringe, September with...
This Saturday, we’re talking to the amazing alto saxophone experimentalist Darius Jones
Does the idea of sitting in a cushioned seat at a performing arts center while someone plays j-a-z-z make...
Presenting Igmar Thomas & the Cypher at THEARC—today’s hip-hop and jazz alchemist in a one-of-a-kind show
Summer has ended, but we’re keeping the heat set on high. On October 11th, CapitalBop presents Igmar Thomas &...
CapitalBop’s first house show: Mary Halvorson & Ches Smith come to Paperhaus for this Sunday’s Traveling Loft
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re already aware of how diverse and exciting D.C.’s jazz scene is. You...
CapitalBop Block Party at Capital Fringe: Marc Cary’s Rhodes Ahead leads an innovative lineup on August 9!
It’s the high heat of summer right now, but these warm and clear afternoons won’t be around for long....
DC Jazz Loft this Sunday: Introducing three new acts—Rochelle Rice, Jeron White & an all-star duo making its debut
Last month’s DC Jazz Loft Series at the DC Jazz Festival was special because of the huge variety of...