Weekend in Jazz | Local lights shine on U Street; Kennedy Center showcases national stars
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board The vocalist Jessica Boykin-Settles and the bassist Tarus Mateen are powerful performers, songwriters and...
Tag: Tarus Mateen
Tarus Mateen’s never-ending journey
Editor’s note (Jan. 27, 2015): Tarus Mateen performs this Wednesday at the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage. Info is available...
Five ways to fight post-festival withdrawal: CapitalBop’s guide to appreciating D.C. jazz all year
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board The DC Jazz Festival, that 1000-watt spotlight on the citywide jazz scene, came to...
Announcing this year’s D.C. Jazz Loft Series at the DC Jazz Fest: Marc Cary, Tarbaby & much more!
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board As summer draws near, we’re looking forward to an exciting season for the arts...
News | Paul Carr, Donvonte McCoy & MadCurious to play inaugural D.C. Jazz Loft at the Dunes
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board It’s hard to envision a better way to have said goodbye to Red Door...
News | Jason Moran’s appointment as the Kennedy Center’s jazz advisor marks a new era
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board When the Kennedy Center named pianist Jason Moran as its artistic advisor for jazz...
News | Firing on all cylinders at November’s D.C. Jazz Loft, presented with Reel Fest DC
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board Imagine yourself traipsing down U Street on a Wednesday night in November 2009. Walking...
Weekend in Jazz | 9.9-9.11: Jazz glut! From festivals to lofts, fresh faces to living legends
by Giovanni Russonello Editor-in-chief The Washington City Paper‘s Michael J. West already characterized this weekend’s jazz offerings as “an...
Live review | Brian Settles at Bohemian Caverns: Artist-in-resonance
by Luke Stewart Brian Settles Bohemian Caverns Tues., July 19, 2011 Most of the D.C. jazz community recognizes Bohemian...
News | Elijah Jamal Balbed this Tuesday finishes run as Bohemian Caverns’ artist in residence for June
by Giovanni Russonello The jury’s no longer out on D.C.’s jazz renaissance: We all agree it’s happening. And there’s...