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Danilo Pérez prepares to debut a new supergroup in D.C. with Chris Potter and Avishai Cohen

From the outset of his career, the pianist Danilo Pérez has sought to create music with a global resonance,...

October 9, 2018 0

News | Library of Congress’s new Max Roach collection sheds light on crucial musician & activist

Years in the making, the vast and illuminating Max Roach collection was finally unveiled on January 27 at the...

February 4, 2014 3

Live review | Brad Mehldau: Taking the library to school

by John Cook Brad Mehldau The Library of Congress Mar. 1, 2011 Well, where to begin? Brad Mehldau gave...

March 8, 2011 3

Live review | Ishmael Wadada Leo Smith’s freedom ride

by Luke Stewart Ishmael Wadada Leo Smith Library of Congress Sat., Nov. 20, 2010 Iconic trumpeter Ishmael Wadada Leo...

November 22, 2010 0

Weekend in Jazz | 11.19-11.21

by Giovanni Russonello Welcome to this week’s installation of “Weekend in Jazz,” a full list of every D.C. jazz...

November 19, 2010 0

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