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Ron Sutton, beloved D.C. saxophonist and ‘unsung hero,’ dies at 55

Ron Sutton, a beloved alto saxophonist and D.C. native, died at Washington Hospital Center on Sunday. He was 55. The cause was a heart attack, said vocalist George V. Johnson, a longtime friend and collaborator. Sutton’s playing was built upon the bebop vernacular of Charlie Parker, and reflected his training in D.C.’s tradition-steeped jazz community. […]
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Listen to ‘The Promise,’ the latest single from Danté Pope’s forthcoming album

On After 5 Music, his soon-to-be-released debut album, the multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Danté Pope reaches back into the classic sounds of 1950s and ’60s R&B, creating original music with an old-school flavor. Today Pope released “The Promise,” the second single off the album, and it finds him leaning into his gospel roots, delivering a tender […]
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Announcing...

Elijah Jamal Balbed is our next Spotlight artist-in-residence!

It’s been said by more than a few people that Elijah Jamal Balbed is the hardest-working young saxophonist in D.C. Balbed is a mainstay of the D.C. scene, a devoted musician with the dedication and the vision to match his fearsome chops. Boasting a wide vocabulary and a steady, grounded tone on the tenor saxophone, […]
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Videos

Watch Reginald Cyntje’s all-star quartet play ‘Araminta’ at our Spotlight Residency

We were thrilled and honored to present Reginald Cyntje, the great trombonist and composer, as our first Spotlight artist-in-residence this August. Cyntje showcased new, original music alongside three different ensembles across three nights, including a workshop performance at Sitar Arts Center and two shows in the intimate upstairs room at Local 16, an Afghan restaurant […]
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Spotlight Residency Workshop:
Sarah Marie Hughes

CapitalBop is thrilled to partner with Sitar Arts Center to present a monthly educational event as part of our Spotlight Residency. Each month, our featured Spotlight artist-in-residence will present a performance/workshop for the students and families in attendance. Our third Spotlight artist-in-residence is saxophonist Sarah Marie Hughes, a young innovator in the DMV’s creative music […]
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News

Maddy’s brings weekend jam sessions back into the D.C. jazz mix

Maddy’s Bar and Grille has launched a weekly series of Friday- and Saturday-night jam sessions, filling a weekend void that has existed since the now-closed Bohemian Caverns gave up on its Saturday jams a few years ago. Maddy’s late-night sessions expand the Dupont Circle pub’s regular music offerings to three nights a week, joining the successful Tune-In Tuesdays, which feature small […]
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