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The Month in Shows

5 live jazz picks for May in D.C.

May is upon us, which means the end of Jazz Appreciation Month and the beginning of arguably the best...

May 4, 2023 0

News

Guitarist Evgeny Pobozhiy wins the 2019 Herbie Hancock jazz competition

Guitarist Evgeny Pobozhiy, 30, was declared the winner of the 2019 Herbie Hancock International Jazz Competition on Tuesday at...

December 4, 2019 0

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