Weekend in Jazz | 10.25-10.27: Avant-garde heroes, a young vocal master & Mulgrew memorial shows
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board When an artist whose position in the avant-garde jazz pantheon is already secure presents...
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Cécile McLorin Salvant, a strong and exacting young virtuoso, finds treasure in the attic
When time gets in between things, its rivers stretching out like highways, ideas or experiences that might present themselves rather...
This Saturday: CapitalBop launches ‘Riffin” series of interactive listening sessions with renowned artists
Ever wonder what it’d be like to flip through old YouTube footage and chat about it with one of...
Interview | Brian Settles on his new album, and finding fresh approaches to intensity (AUDIO)
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board Brian Settles builds an edgy sound chemistry, tinted by warble and subtle irritation and...
SPECIAL GIVEAWAY :: New Orleans jazz/funk phenom Trombone Shorty plays the 9:30 Club
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board Is there any more powerful, pleasure-seeking, dance-inducing performer today than Trombone Shorty? The New...
Akua Allrich to celebrate Nina Simone and Miriam Makeba on Sunday at final G40 Art Summit show
“Sinnerman.” “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood.” “Pata Pata.” So many other classic songs. These revolutionary works from Nina Simone...
Interview | Gary Burton & Julian Lage: The legend and his famous protégé answer five questions
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board Listen to the vibraphonist Gary Burton’s recently released recording, Guided Tour, and you might...
Video | D.C. Jazz Loft Series highlight reel, feat. Karriem Riggins, ERIMAJ, Peter Brötzmann & more
For three balmy days this past June, a wide variety of D.C. music fans came together around some of...
Weekend in Jazz | 9.6-9.8: Festivals on the fringe: Marsalis & Sanchez headline suburban celebrations
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board With the weather getting better by the day, this seems like the perfect weekend...
Show announcement | See off summer with sizzling swing, strong vocals & more at the D.C. Jazz Loft
by Luke Stewart and Giovanni Russonello Editorial board The District of Columbia, as an under-the-radar fountain of artistic talent...