Dr. Joshua Myers talks with the 2024 NEA Jazz Master ahead of his performance on Friday at Strathmore, featuring music from "Fire Shut Up in My Bones."

CapitalBop

20.04.2024

NPR's 'Tiny Desk' creator Bob Boilen takes over at Takoma's WOWD-FM

After a 35-year career at NPR, Boilen is coming out of retirement to become program director at 94.3 FM, a Takoma-based community radio station.

CapitalBop

20.04.2024

How the Sonic Lifeline helps keep jazz evolving in D.C. today

With shows at Whitlow's DC and other local spots, the Sonic Lifeline creates space where musicians can experiment, and audiences can tap in.

CapitalBop

12.04.2024

Willard Jenkins, N.E.A. Jazz Master, has devoted his life to building audiences

Author, DJ and DC JazzFest artistic director Willard Jenkins talked to Giovanni Russonello about the rewards of living in service to the music.

CapitalBop

01.04.2024

5 D.C. jazz picks for April 2024

Jason Moran, Kassa Overall, Saul Williams and Tomeka Reid will all come to D.C. for Jazz Appreciation Month. Tributes to Ellington abound.

CapitalBop

29.03.2024

Here's what to catch at this weekend's Washington Women in Jazz Festival

The 2024 celebration fills one action-packed weekend with music, community and celebration at Pen Arts, a historic venue near Dupont Circle.

CapitalBop

29.03.2024

Rhizome DC announces plans to purchase a new home off Georgia Ave.

The DIY venue's current Takoma Park location has been on the chopping block since its landlord declared an intention to sell the building.

CapitalBop

28.03.2024

Kennedy Center's Hip Hop & ... Festival celebrates Ellington, J Dilla and more

Inspired by Meghan Stabile's legacy, the festival will unite the worlds of jazz and hip-hop with appearances by Robert Glasper, Rakim and others.

CapitalBop

24.03.2024

Why James Brandon Lewis and the Messthetics are a perfect fit on new LP

In a group interview, James Brandon Lewis, Anthony Pirog, Joe Lally and Brendan Canty discussed their new LP and Black Cat show on March 28.

CapitalBop

14.03.2024

CB Presents: KOKAYI and Konjur Collective at Songbyrd on April 28

CapitalBop is psyched to present KOKAYI — emcee, producer, author and master connector — on a double-bill with Baltimore's Konjur Collective.

CapitalBop

13.03.2024

Arts commission will undertake ambitious 2024 DC Area Music Census

The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities has embraced the initiative to gather data about the region's music industry professionals.

CapitalBop

11.03.2024

Samara Joy to headline 20th anniversary DC Jazz Festival this fall

Headliners and highlights of the September festival will also include Kris Davis, Bill Frisell, Nasar Abadey's Supernova and more.

CapitalBop

07.03.2024

5 D.C. jazz picks for March 2024

Plenty of great jazz comes to town to welcome Spring in D.C., including Julian Lage, Imani-Grace Cooper, Mark Masters and more.

CapitalBop

14.02.2024

The Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival goes big for 15th anniversary

The Rockville festival, a DMV jazz mainstay, is back with sets from top talent like Delfeayo Marsalis, Orrin Evans, Kurt Elling and more.

CapitalBop

02.02.2024

5 live jazz picks for February in D.C.

Appearances from Makaya McCraven, Linda May Han Oh, Myra Melford, Jamila Woods and more make this a great month for jazz in D.C.

CapitalBop

20.01.2024

Remembering Carl Grubbs, who passed Coltrane's torch to future generations

Carl Grubbs, an award-winning Baltimore saxophonist, passed away on Jan. 5. He had learned from John Coltrane and carried his legacy.

CapitalBop

02.01.2024

5 live jazz picks for January in D.C.

A bounty of shows help D.C. ring in the new year: concerts from Patrice Rushen, The Blackbyrds, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and more.

CapitalBop

22.12.2023

The top 5 D.C. jazz albums of 2023

CapitalBop's best-of list includes new LPs from Lafayette Gilchrist, Stephen Arnold and Christie Dashiell, chosen by a panel of eight judges.

CapitalBop

06.12.2023

5 live jazz picks for December in D.C.

A host of festive shows come to D.C. this holiday season, with performances from Samara Joy, Brandon Woody, Herm Hopkins and more.

CapitalBop

17.11.2023

20 years in, JoJo is the last classic jazz spot standing on U Street

As other venues on the corridor have come and gone, JoJo has become a D.C. jazz mainstay, hosting quality bands most nights of the week.

CapitalBop

08.11.2023

5 live jazz picks for November in D.C.

For jazz lovers, November in D.C. is an exciting month, with must-see shows from Caroline Davis, Sarah Hughes, David Murray, and more.

CapitalBop

18.10.2023

Charles Tolliver on Strata-East, '60s DC, and always coming back to Trane

The pioneering trumpeter will bring his "Africa/Brass" project, featuring a big band and choir, to the Kennedy Center on Saturday.

CapitalBop

13.10.2023

D.C. jazz musicians are still coming back from the effects of the pandemic

CB spoke with five musicians about the impact that Covid-19 and the lockdowns had on their lives and careers, and how they're (still) coping.

CapitalBop

13.10.2023

5 live jazz picks for October in D.C.

October is a great month for jazz in D.C., with performances from Charles Tolliver, Janel Leppin, Jenny Moon Tucker, Paul Carr and more.

CapitalBop

13.09.2023

With Columbia Station gone, Shanklin Hall and Moonlight keep up the beat

The Adams Morgan institution closed after 22 years, but two new venues have arrived to keep the music going on one of D.C.'s buzziest strips.

CapitalBop

01.09.2023

DC Jazz Festival 2023 guide

The jazz world's stars align in the District this weekend at the DC Jazz Festival. CapitalBop has your guide to the expansive programming.

CapitalBop

31.08.2023

5 D.C. jazz picks for September 2023

Experience the best in live jazz this month with the DC Jazz Festival, Amy K. Bormet, Plunky Branch, Robert Glasper and more.

CapitalBop

03.08.2023

5 live jazz picks for August in D.C.

The D.C. jazz scene heats up this August with shows from Chief Xian Atunde Adjuah, Thad Wilson, Shakti, Deborah Bond and more.

CapitalBop

01.07.2023

5 live jazz picks for July in D.C.

The DMV's homegrown talent shines this month, with performances by the Blackbyrds, Alex Hamburger, Susan Alcorn, Sam Prather and many others.

CapitalBop

01.06.2023

5 live jazz picks for June in D.C.

Highlights this month include shows by Herbie Hancock, Corcoran Holt, Joshua Jenkins, Zoh Amba, Lafayette Gilchrist and more.

CapitalBop

31.05.2023

Capitol Hill Jazz Foundation honors 'Leaders in Service' at its awards gala

Paul Carr, Kim Jordan, Leigh Pilzer, Steve Novosel, Warren Shadd and Alison Crockett were honored for their work advancing the music in D.C.

CapitalBop

22.05.2023

Home Rule Music Festival, June 16-17 & 24: Tix available now!

Kassa Overall, EU, Brian Jackson, Kahil El'Zabar, Tomeka Reid, Nag Champa & much more. At Black Cat, Songbyrd & The Parks at Walter Reed.

CapitalBop

19.05.2023

DCPS ditched its takeover plan. So what's next for Duke Ellington school?

Jenna Henderson, a musician and Duke Ellington School of the Arts alum, reflects on the uncertain future of this legendary D.C. institution.

CapitalBop

04.05.2023

5 live jazz picks for May in D.C.

Highlights this month include shows by Janel Leppin, Andrew Cyrille and more, plus the Kennedy Center's Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival.

CapitalBop

03.05.2023

Musician and activist Aaron Myers chosen to lead D.C. arts commission

The veteran entertainer and advocate will lead the District's independent creative development organization.

CapitalBop

26.04.2023

Archival LPs revisit the lasting legacy of the Left Bank Jazz Society

The group presented John Coltrane's last concert and some of Pieces of a Dream's first. The new LPs feature Sonny Stitt, Shirley Scott and Walter Bishop Jr.

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My Body, My Festival brings together D.C. talent across genres this weekend

Rhizome DC hits funding target, could close on new building by next week

AMP by Strathmore will close at the end of June

5 D.C. jazz picks for May 2024

How Terence Blanchard went from the Jazz Messengers to the opera house

NPR's 'Tiny Desk' creator Bob Boilen takes over at Takoma's WOWD-FM

How the Sonic Lifeline helps keep jazz evolving in D.C. today

Willard Jenkins, N.E.A. Jazz Master, has devoted his life to building audiences

5 D.C. jazz picks for April 2024

Here's what to catch at this weekend's Washington Women in Jazz Festival

Rhizome DC announces plans to purchase a new home off Georgia Ave.

Kennedy Center's Hip Hop & ... Festival celebrates Ellington, J Dilla and more

Why James Brandon Lewis and the Messthetics are a perfect fit on new LP

CB Presents: KOKAYI and Konjur Collective at Songbyrd on April 28

Arts commission will undertake ambitious 2024 DC Area Music Census

Samara Joy to headline 20th anniversary DC Jazz Festival this fall

5 D.C. jazz picks for March 2024

The Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival goes big for 15th anniversary

5 live jazz picks for February in D.C.

Remembering Carl Grubbs, who passed Coltrane's torch to future generations

5 live jazz picks for January in D.C.

The top 5 D.C. jazz albums of 2023

5 live jazz picks for December in D.C.

20 years in, JoJo is the last classic jazz spot standing on U Street

5 live jazz picks for November in D.C.

Charles Tolliver on Strata-East, '60s DC, and always coming back to Trane

D.C. jazz musicians are still coming back from the effects of the pandemic

5 live jazz picks for October in D.C.

With Columbia Station gone, Shanklin Hall and Moonlight keep up the beat

DC Jazz Festival 2023 guide

5 D.C. jazz picks for September 2023

5 live jazz picks for August in D.C.

5 live jazz picks for July in D.C.

5 live jazz picks for June in D.C.

Capitol Hill Jazz Foundation honors 'Leaders in Service' at its awards gala

Home Rule Music Festival, June 16-17 & 24: Tix available now!

DCPS ditched its takeover plan. So what's next for Duke Ellington school?

5 live jazz picks for May in D.C.

Musician and activist Aaron Myers chosen to lead D.C. arts commission

Archival LPs revisit the lasting legacy of the Left Bank Jazz Society

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