CapitalBop’s Riffin’ sessions are back! This Wednesday, we talk to MacArthur genius Miguel Zenón
If you want to get to the core of someone, ask them about their past loves and let them...
Tag: jazz
Sam Prather’s Groove Orchestra brings jazz and bedroom production together into a danceable new sound
We are in the Information Age, when an education resides at our fingertips. It can be overwhelming—but there’s a...
Out-Tober: A 50th anniversary October Revolution Show, and the ‘Along Came Ra’ Fest
Over the next couple weeks, we’re pushing things over the edge, past the margins. Come out as we turn...
Video Recap: Three Days of Improvisation, Experimentation and Surprise at the DC Jazz Fest
At CapitalBop’s DC Jazz Festival shows this June, the crowds were packed-in, the music was bristling, and the air...
CB presents: Bass clarinet innovator Todd Marcus’ quartet and piano virtuoso Dwayne Adell
People who hear Todd Marcus perform often arrive expecting novelty: After all, it’s been a long time since anyone...
‘Love in all its facets:’ Vocalist Akua Allrich on life, music and a philosophy of progress
Akua Allrich isn’t just a singer. Hear her this weekend at Bohemian Caverns, and she could be your teacher,...
Exclusive: After closing, HR-57 owner aims to build new club across from Howard Theatre
HR-57 is down again, but not out. The popular jazz club closed its doors on H Street NE last...
Jazz and community: Could we be learning from Fort Reno?
Sriram Gopal Swing District The pop star Sting recently gave a TED Talk on how he overcame a...
7.11-7.13: Top local talent around town; Cory Henry of Snarky Puppy; DC Jazz loft on Sunday
The focus falls on local musicians this weekend; things get started on Friday night with Alison Crockett, a powerful...
Traveling to feed the ears and soul
Sriram Gopal Swing District I know bona fide globetrotters. I am not one of them. But I do...