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Photos | Gretchen Parlato digs deep at the Caverns

by Jati Lindsay and Giovanni Russonello Gretchen Parlato is one of the most closely watched and creative contemporary musicians...

April 20, 2011 0

Live review | The Helen Sung Quartet’s integrative approach to ensemble innovation

by David Reed Helen Sung Quartet Turkish Ambassador’s Residence Tuesday, Apr. 12, 2011 The Helen Sung Quartet played a...

April 19, 2011 0

Discussion review | Randy Weston & Willard Jenkins bring African Rhythm, wisdom to Sankofa Café

by Luke Stewart Duke Ellington once remarked that his artistic goal was to convey the Black experience in America....

April 15, 2011 1

Photos | Searing combos and a stunning solo set at the third D.C. Jazz Loft

by Carlyle V. Smith and Giovanni Russonello Another jazz loft, another chance to hear a range of improvisers dive...

April 12, 2011 0

Photos | Washington Women in Jazz Festival finale

by Jati Lindsay and Giovanni Russonello Pianist and vocalist Amy K. Bormet knew all along that the pieces were...

April 6, 2011 0

Live review | Jacob Anderskov: Far from free, but still pushing boundaries

by John Cook Jacob Anderskov Twins Jazz Mar. 22, 2011 Danish composer and pianist Jacob Anderskov led the illustrious...

March 28, 2011 0

Photos | Washington Women in Jazz Fest gets lofty

by Giovanni Russonello The biggest news in the D.C. jazz scene over the past few weeks has almost indisputably...

March 23, 2011 6

Rudresh Mahanthappa’s Indo-Pak Coalition: Eastern sounds, collectively rendered

by Giovanni Russonello Indo-Pak Coalition KC Jazz Club Friday, Mar. 10, 2011 The digital age is turning out to...

March 17, 2011 0

Live review | Pharoah Sanders offers sounds of wisdom to the Howard University Jazz Ensemble

by John Cook Pharoah Sanders with the HUJE Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Howard University Thursday, Mar. 3 The Howard...

March 15, 2011 0

Live review | Brad Mehldau: Taking the library to school

by John Cook Brad Mehldau The Library of Congress Mar. 1, 2011 Well, where to begin? Brad Mehldau gave...

March 8, 2011 3

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