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...
Category: Live reviews
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...
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...
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...
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...
Live review | Bossalingo goes to Brazil and beyond, with help from a renowned master
by Ken Avis CapitalBop contributor Bossalingo Blues Alley Monday, Nov. 7, 2011 Any musician will tell you that naming...
Live review | Sonny Rollins: No retirement
by Luke Stewart Avant music editor Sonny Rollins Kennedy Center Monday, Oct. 10, 2011 Sonny Rollins’s Monday night concert...
Photos | Sounds and spirits run the gamut at the D.C. Jazz Loft
by Giovanni Russonello Editor-in-chief Over the spare backing of standup bass and conga drums, Akua Allrich was shrieking. “You’re...
Photos | Christian Scott’s smoldering modernity wins a few converts at Bohemian Caverns
by Giovanni Russonello Editor-in-chief Over the course of a five-song set and one encore on Friday night, the Christian...
Live review | Katy Roberts Quintet conjures the spirit of hard-bop greats (and one in particular)
by David Reed Contributing writer Katy Roberts Quintet Twins Jazz Friday, Sep. 2, 2011 Katy Roberts took up jazz...