Strathmore’s 2019 artists in residence include Dante’ Pope, Trey Sorrells and Eliot Seppa
Strathmore last week announced selections for its coveted artist residency program. A full half of the musicians in its...
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‘My country is the whole world:’ Trumpet legend Hugh Masekela reflects on a lifetime of pathbreaking music
Hugh Masekela, perhaps South Africa’s greatest living musical ambassador, has been a prolific musician at the forefront of the...
Béla Fleck’s Jazz Tones: The banjo virtuoso talks about touring with Chick Corea
Dr. Billy Taylor once offered a comprehensive and open definition of the word jazz: It’s both a style and...
Myra Melford on solo piano explorations, ignoring boundaries and finding ‘what’s next’
The pianist Myra Melford has an ear for a wide range of influences, and a deliberate touch developed through...
Interview | Christie Dashiell, D.C.’s next-generation jazz diva, on her musical inspirations
The vocalist Christie Dashiell, 25, has completed much for a musician her age. You might recognize her face from...
Interview | Warren Wolf: A distinctive voice on a daunting axe
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board How do you make the vibraphones sound solid, even sanguine? The instrument’s marbled notes are...
Interview | Thiefs rob concepts from all realms of the avant-garde
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board When an artistic community – creators, fans, commentators, patrons – finds some consensus about...
Weekend in Jazz | 2.17-2.19: Bop takes over the ‘burbs, with MAJF and Discover Ellington festival
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board This weekend, the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival comes to the Rockville Hilton, a cast of...
News | The Duke’s legacy shines this month at Strathmore’s Discover Ellington festival
by Ken Avis CapitalBop contributor This Friday, Strathmore Music Center begins its inaugural Discover Ellington festival, nearly a month...
News | The weekend starts early with three stellar jazz offerings on Thursday night
by Giovanni Russonello Editor-in-chief Every week, we run “Weekend in Jazz,” highlighting all our favorite shows around the city...