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Giovanni Russonello
A co-founder of CapitalBop, Giovanni Russonello has also served as a music writer and critic for the New York Times. He teaches writing as a lecturer at New York University's School of Professional Studies and hosts a weekly radio show on WPFW 89.3 FM on Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m. He is currently at work on a biography of Gil Scott-Heron. Reach Giovanni at [email protected]. Read him at giovannirussonello.tumblr.com or nytimes.com/by/giovanni-russonello.
Weekend in Jazz | 11.1-11.3: Curtis Fuller's Brasstet, Eddie Palmieri's Latin septet & Christian McBride
Join CapitalBop for a free Black Radio 2 listening party, featuring live Q&A with Robert Glasper
Weekend in Jazz | 10.25-10.27: Avant-garde heroes, a young vocal master & Mulgrew memorial shows
Cécile McLorin Salvant, a strong and exacting young virtuoso, finds treasure in the attic
This Saturday: CapitalBop launches 'Riffin'' series of interactive listening sessions with renowned artists
Interview | Brian Settles on his new album, and finding fresh approaches to intensity (AUDIO)
Weekend in Jazz | 10.18-10.20: High society
SPECIAL GIVEAWAY :: New Orleans jazz/funk phenom Trombone Shorty plays the 9:30 Club
Weekend in Jazz | 10.11-10.13: An all-star trio, a trumpet master, and much more
Obituary | Butch Warren, powerful bassist on classic recordings, dies at 74; cast long shadow over D.C.