Album reviews David Schulman and Quiet Life Motel’s ‘Anhinga’ The role of the violin in contemporary music has always been challenging. Achieving virtuosity on it is one thing,... December 22, 2016 1
Announcing... CapitalBop presents … Kahil El’Zabar Ritual Trio featuring David Murray & Harrison Bankhead, plus a set by Brian Settles On Saturday, Dec. 3, we’re thrilled to present not one, but three of the true living giants in creative... November 23, 2016 0
Announcing... CB presents a big bill of experimental heavyweights: Dave Rempis, Aaron Martin/Fred Foss + Brandon Lopez This Friday, CapitalBop is setting up shop at Rhizome DC, the city’s newest venue for experimental sounds. We’re thrilled... October 4, 2016 0
Announcing... Vijay Iyer and Wadada Leo Smith to finish their national tour at CapitalBop’s Traveling Loft There’s no more exciting act in jazz right now than the duo of pianist Vijay Iyer and trumpeter Wadada... March 21, 2016 0
Announcing... Darius Jones and the Elizabeth-Caroline Unit present ‘The Oversoul Manual,’ an Afrofuturist exploration for four voices Darius Jones is, quite simply, one of the most important saxophonists of our time. He’s also a brilliant thinker.... January 28, 2016 0
Trio OOO’s ‘Days to Be Told:’ The long-awaited debut of a powerhouse avant-garde trio Aaron Martin’s alto saxophone may register in your brain as an eruption, but it hits your ear with a... January 5, 2016 0
Announcing... At the DC Jazz Loft this Sunday: Free jazz mastery, modern groove and an open jam session! After a string of exciting Traveling Lofts this summer and fall—August with Marc Cary at Capital Fringe, September with... November 5, 2015 0
Announcing... This Saturday, we’re talking to the amazing alto saxophone experimentalist Darius Jones Does the idea of sitting in a cushioned seat at a performing arts center while someone plays j-a-z-z make... September 30, 2015 0
Interviews 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... June 11, 2015 0
Live reviews Beyond the Ether: The Aruán Ortiz Trio at Bohemian Caverns Aruán Ortiz Trio Bohemian Caverns Friday, Feb. 20, 2015 Aruán Ortiz presents himself in a tight-fitting blazer and hip... March 3, 2015 0