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Announcing...

Mary Halvorson Octet, Brandee Younger Trio and Odean Pope’s Saxophone Choir: the 7th annual DC Jazz Loft Series at the DC JazzFest

And … we’re back. CapitalBop is thrilled to be presenting three of the most exciting artists in jazz today...

May 16, 2017 0

Live reviews

Jazz legend Wayne Shorter premiers ‘The Unfolding,’ an orchestral suite that reaches for the stars

Wayne Shorter Kennedy Center Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 As many have said, “writing about music is a bit like...

November 18, 2016 1

Live reviews

Spirits and soliloquies: Caroline Davis gives a sound tour of Chicago

Caroline Davis Twins Jazz Friday, Aug. 19 There’s something about Chicago that makes it an ideal breeding ground for...

September 2, 2016 0

Elijah Jamal Balbed’s ‘Lessons from the Streets:’ hard-swinging new sounds from a leading young lion

At this point, Elijah Jamal Balbed is undoubtedly the ubiquitous, shining young lion of the tenor saxophone in D.C....

January 5, 2016 1

Interview | Brian Settles on his new album, and finding fresh approaches to intensity (AUDIO)

by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board Brian Settles builds an edgy sound chemistry, tinted by warble and subtle irritation and...

October 21, 2013 2

News | Jonah Parzen-Johnson brings soul-searching solo sax to the Dunes

by Luke Stewart Editorial board The baritone saxophone is often thought of as the clunky, unwieldy member of the...

June 6, 2012 0

Album review | Brian Settles & Central Union’s Secret Handshake: Jazz illuminati

by Luke Stewart The debut album of a jazz artist marks the beginning of a visionary journey. After years...

July 12, 2011 3

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