Professor Fred Irby III: A golden commitment to Howard University’s jazz program
When I walked into the band room at Howard University in the summer of 1983 for my Jazz Ensemble...
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Hear one of Geri Allen’s earliest recordings, featured on a new album by the Howard University Jazz Ensemble
When the pianist Geri Allen, one of the most gifted musical pathfinders of her generation, died last year at...
What’s next for rising vocalist Christie Dashiell? The young talent talks about family, reality TV fame and Janet Jackson
I first witnessed Christie Dashiell performing with Howard University’s jazz choir Afro Blue some years ago. I was struck...
Weekend in Jazz | 2.22-2.24: A traditional jazz tribute, a trumpeter’s experimental essay & more
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board On Friday, the Kennedy Center’s Nordic Cool 2013 series welcomes one of Finland’s most...
Weekend in Jazz | 3.23-3.25: Women’s week
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board This weekend, the Washington Women in Jazz Festival hits its stride with four shows...
News | Howard U.’s Afro Blue sneaks jazzy flair into thrilling performances on The Sing-Off
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial Board When Afro Blue sang its sparkling medley of Janet Jackson covers on last night’s...
Weekend in Jazz | 9.9-9.11: Jazz glut! From festivals to lofts, fresh faces to living legends
by Giovanni Russonello Editor-in-chief The Washington City Paper‘s Michael J. West already characterized this weekend’s jazz offerings as “an...
News | D.C. Jazz Festival announces 2011 lineup
Update: Read CapitalBop’s just-released DC Jazz Fest guide, with picks for what to go see! by Giovanni Russonello The...
Live review | Pharoah Sanders offers sounds of wisdom to the Howard University Jazz Ensemble
by John Cook Pharoah Sanders with the HUJE Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Howard University Thursday, Mar. 3 The Howard...