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Photos | William Hooker offers a textural pronouncement at Bohemian Caverns

Editor’s note, 8/5/2015: William Hooker appears at Twins Jazz this Friday and Saturday. We’ve reposted this review of his...

January 29, 2013 3

Live review | At his first D.C. show, Albare spikes virtuosic guitar playing with a world of influences

by Ken Avis CapitalBop contributor Albare Blues Alley Monday, Nov. 19 The Melbourne-based guitarist Albare may be a new...

November 29, 2012 0

Live review | The Bad Plus dives into new tunes, back catalogue with powerful coordination

by Daniel Strauss CapitalBop contributor The Bad Plus The Hamilton Sunday, Sep. 23, 2012 When it comes to jazz,...

September 27, 2012 0

Photos | HR-57 settles in for the long haul at spacious new H Street digs

by Timothy Forbes CapitalBop contributor HR-57’s banner, freshly hung at 1007 H St. NE, feels more like a declaration...

June 18, 2012 2

Live review | Ambrose Akinmusire’s vigorous serenity at the Atlas Performing Arts Center

by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet Atlas Performing Arts Center Wednesday, May 2 Trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire makes...

May 10, 2012 1

Photos | D.C. Jazz Loft thrills with a free jazz duo, master vocalist and young-gun trio

by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board At the most recent D.C. Jazz Loft, trombonist and effects pedal whiz Joseph Bowie...

March 28, 2012 1

Live review | Dwayne Adell’s transcendent voice emerges, worthy of the world stage

Dwayne Adell Trio Bohemian Caverns Friday, Feb. 17, 2012 Here in Washington, D.C., we are blessed to have in...

February 26, 2012 7

Photos & audio | A change comes to the D.C. Jazz Loft; Red Door, R.I.P.

by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board One statement that’s anathema to the jazz fan: “I don’t dislike jazz, I just...

January 23, 2012 0

Photos | Battle of the Saxes ends in a draw at December’s D.C. Jazz Loft

by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board It was one of the coldest nights of the month, the sort of evening...

December 13, 2011 0

Photos | At Blues Alley, Mingus Dynasty gives new life to legendary bassist’s compositions

by Carlyle V. Smith CapitalBop staff On Thursday, Nov. 17, I had the pleasure of photographing the Mingus Dynasty...

November 28, 2011 2

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