‘Pure fire improv:’ Roscoe Mitchell and Moor Mother in conversation
Roscoe Mitchell and Camae Ayewa, who performs as Moor Mother, are among the most fearless improvising performers of their...
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The legendary Amina Claudine Myers will give a rare solo performance at our October Traveling Loft
Amina Claudine Myers is one of the most respected pianists of her generation, though she’s never become the most widely...
Remember that time in June when we turned an empty warehouse into jazz heaven? Watch this beautiful recap video
We’re in the season of the best-of lists, when everyone’s trying to wrap their minds around all that’s happened...
A Walk Through Time with Jack DeJohnette
There is a hard line between good and great in jazz. Many cats can play well, with a deep...
Visions of unity and change: Meditating on the AACM with Steve and Iqua Colson
Steve and Iqua Colson perform this Sunday at Bohemian Caverns, as part of Transparent Productions’ Sundays at 7 at...
Explorations of sonic personalities: a brief introduction to Nicole Mitchell’s Ice Crystal
With Nicole Mitchell's formula, honest music made by honest musicians, the resulting sound is depth by default.
News | Jonah Parzen-Johnson brings soul-searching solo sax to the Dunes
by Luke Stewart Editorial board The baritone saxophone is often thought of as the clunky, unwieldy member of the...
Live review | Ishmael Wadada Leo Smith’s freedom ride
by Luke Stewart Ishmael Wadada Leo Smith Library of Congress Sat., Nov. 20, 2010 Iconic trumpeter Ishmael Wadada Leo...
Tremendous Tuesday: Marshall Allen, Mike Reed & Butch Warren to perform
by Luke Stewart and Giovanni Russonello This Tuesday presents one helluva difficult choice for lovers of experimental jazz: Go...
Fall preview | An avant-garde autumn awaits
by Giovanni Russonello With fall just two days away, jazz fans in D.C. have a lot to look forward to. Wednesday’s...