Riffin’ with Don Byron, king of the clarinet and preacher of jazz’s New Gospel
Let’s be honest: You getting tired of all these jazz projects that claim to combine bop with some distant...
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Interview | Todd Marcus on his many inheritances, from Egyptian music to Eric Dolphy
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board The Baltimorean bass clarinetist Todd Marcus, who will perform this Friday and Saturday at...
Don Byron on taking jazz to church, and this Sunday’s show at Bohemian Caverns
The clarinetist and saxophonist Don Byron is a leading member of a generation of jazz musicians who began living...
Weekend in Jazz | 10.19-10.21: CapitalBop’s packed Saturday, invasion of NEA Jazz Masters, & more
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board What a weekend. At CapitalBop, we’re especially excited about Saturday night: We’ll be presenting...
Weekend in Jazz | 9.7-9.9: Rosslyn Jazz Festival, D.C. Jazz Loft and much more
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board This weekend is packed with exciting music — everything from the Rosslyn Jazz Festival...
News | Rosslyn Jazz Festival’s breathtaking lineup includes Joshua Redman, Don Byron & more
by Luke Stewart Editorial board Now in its 22nd year, the Rosslyn Jazz Festival has developed into one of...
Photos | Dispatch from the Big Apple: Geri Allen & Ben Williams hold it down at Winter Jazzfest
by Giovanni Russonello NEW YORK – It’s an undeniable reality that New York City is the Mecca for jazz...