Obituary | Butch Warren, powerful bassist on classic recordings, dies at 74; cast long shadow over D.C.
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board Butch Warren, a bassist and D.C. native who lent a flexible muscularity to numerous...
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SPECIAL GIVEAWAY :: The legendary Roy Hargrove plays Blues Alley all week; get free tickets!
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board Today through Sunday, Roy Hargrove’s world-famous quintet will play at Blues Alley. And CapitalBop...
Akua Allrich to celebrate Nina Simone and Miriam Makeba on Sunday at final G40 Art Summit show
“Sinnerman.” “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood.” “Pata Pata.” So many other classic songs. These revolutionary works from Nina Simone...
Don’t miss CapitalBop present Grammy-nominated innovators Kneebody at the G40 this Sunday!
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board Last week’s series-opening performances by the Young Lions and the Joe Herrera Quartet were...
DC Jazz Festival 2013: CapitalBop’s guide
This year's festival features some familiar faces, plus lots of international stars who rarely make it to D.C., like John McLaughlin and Buika.
Help us boost the D.C. jazz scene: Support our big DC Jazz Fest series and get amazing rewards!
by Giovanni Russonello & Luke Stewart Editorial board As you might already know, next month CapitalBop will present the...
Announcing ‘Nonstop Improv,’ a CapitalBop concert this Sunday in conjunction with Undead Music Fest!
by Giovanni Russonello and Luke Stewart Editorial board When one thinks of musical improvisation, some questions come to mind....
Announcing the D.C. Jazz Loft Series at the DC Jazz Fest: Karriem Riggins, ERIMAJ, Brötzmann & more
CapitalBop's third annual D.C. Jazz Loft Series brings innovators from across generations – and the world – to alternative D.C. venues.
SPECIAL GIVEAWAY :: Ernie Watts at Blues Alley on Wednesday night!
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board Listen to Ernie Watts for a minute, and you might get the feeling that...
News | Washington Women in Jazz Festival kicks off this week, boasting a wide-ranging lineup
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board The third annual Washington Women in Jazz Festival kicks off on Wednesday. As it...