In the Eliot Seppa Trio, a young bassist explores jazz’s dusty gems, plus some originals
Eliot Seppa Trio Sotto Wednesday, July 11, 2018 In the late 1950s, tiring of bebop’s complex harmonic language, some...
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Maddy’s brings weekend jam sessions back into the D.C. jazz mix
Maddy’s Bar and Grille has launched a weekly series of Friday- and Saturday-night jam sessions, filling a weekend void that...
Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club threatened with eviction
The landlord for the beleaguered Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club began eviction proceedings against the venue late last...
As D.C. City Council Considers Bill Banning Street Performers, Musicians Gather in Protest
UPDATE, 7/11/2018: The D.C. Council withdrew the proposed Amplified Noise Amendment Act during its meeting on Tuesday, after musicians...
Hear the Lead Single from Michael Bowie’s New Project, Never Die
One of the District’s most relentless instrumentalists and bandleaders, the accomplished bassist Michael Bowie is becoming known for leading...
R+R=NOW, featuring Robert Glasper and Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, tests a supergroup’s potential at the DC JazzFest
R+R=NOW The Anthem Saturday, June 16, 2018 Those expecting some grand political statement about resistance or revolution from R+R=NOW...
6 Shows You’ll Want to Catch at the DC Jazz Festival: CapitalBop’s Guide
It’s that time of year again: Starting this weekend, and running through next Sunday, June 17, a wealth of...
CapitalBop’s 2018 DC Jazz Loft Series at the DC JazzFest: Oliver Lake Big Band, Jaimie Branch’s Fly Or Die, Jeff Parker and more
We’re back at the DC Jazz Festival this year for our 8th consecutive DC Jazz Loft Series at the...
Jen Shyu Presents ‘Song of Silver Geese’ at THEARC on April 14, in our spring Traveling Loft
Updated: Jen Shyu will host a FREE workshop/potluck at Rhizome this Sunday, April 15, from 2 to 5 p.m....
Nina Simone’s spirit shines in Arena Stage’s ‘Four Women’
The musical Nina Simone: Four Women has been playing to packed audiences at Arena Stage since its opening on...