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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.
Special giveaway | Win two tix to the Rebirth Brass Band's show at 9:30 Club, before they go on sale!
Weekend in Jazz | 10.26-10.28: Jason Moran spices up KC Jazz Club; Ralph Peterson comes to Twins
Weekend in Jazz | 10.19-10.21: CapitalBop's packed Saturday, invasion of NEA Jazz Masters, & more
Presenting the Art of the Soloist this Saturday at Meeps vintage, feat. Jonah Parzen-Johnson + more
Weekend in Jazz | 10.12-10.14: D.C. Jazz Loft venue changed, Roy Hargrove performs & more
Interview | Jason Moran on getting jazz to dance, laugh and try out some new ideas
**VENUE CHANGED**
News | D.C. Jazz Loft is back this Sunday with Reginald Cyntje's trombone ensemble & moreWeekend in Jazz | 10.5-10.7: Kennedy Center kicks off jazz season with two thrilling shows
Weekend in Jazz | 9.28-9.30: Straight-ahead jazz, Indian dance-party jazz, & much in between
Live review | The Bad Plus dives into new tunes, back catalogue with powerful coordination