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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.
Live review | At his first D.C. show, Albare spikes virtuosic guitar playing with a world of influences
CapitalBop will lead artist-audience talk with Joel Harrison at Atlas on Wed.; tix discount available!
Weekend in Jazz | 11.23-11.25: Saxophone stars shine on U Street
Weekend in Jazz | 11.16-11.18: Two dynamic piano prodigies, and an iconoclastic legend
Interview | Todd Marcus on his many inheritances, from Egyptian music to Eric Dolphy
Interview | Dave Douglas on the 'subtle, unspoken and mysterious' chemistry of his new project
Weekend in Jazz | 11.9-11.11: Chick Corea, William Parker, Chuchito Valdés & the D.C. Jazz Loft
Interview | Chick Corea on his life, legacy and upcoming D.C. concert with Gary Burton
News | Announcing this weekend's jazz loft, with music ranging from straight-ahead to far beyond
Weekend in Jazz | 11.2-11.4: International stars hit D.C. in droves – Payton, Loueke, Gambarini & more