There’s still time to win tix to tomorrow’s Roy Haynes show at Blues Alley. Enter the contest!

Roy Haynes performs this weekend at Blues Alley. Below, find out how to win tickets. Courtesy El Humilde Fotero del Pánico/flickr

No living drummer has been as important to the development of jazz as Roy Haynes. At 87, he’s still swinging — hard! CapitalBop is giving away four pairs of tickets to hear him at Blues Alley this weekend, and it’s easy to enter. Find out how. Read more>>

Ambrose Akinmusire’s vigorous serenity, on display with his quintet at the Atlas Performing Arts Center

Ambrose Akinmusire and saxophonist Walter Smith III perform at the Atlas. Jati Lindsay/CapitalBop

Trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire has recently achieved recognition as one of the preeminent young trumpeters in jazz. The sensitivity and range of emotions at his Atlas Performing Arts Center show this month demonstrated why. Read more>>

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: D.C. Jazz Loft Series at the DC Jazz Fest: Marc Cary, Tarbaby & more!

Photo by Jati Lindsay

At this year’s DC Jazz Festival, CapitalBop is taking things up a notch: Our three-day series culminates in a daylong Jazz Loft MegaFest, complete with four bands, pop-up vendors, full food and drink offerings from Taste of DC, and more. Read more>>

A talk with the artist behind the Howard Theatre’s forward-looking Duke Ellington sculpture

Zachary Oxman's new sculpture of Duke Ellington stands in front of the recently restored Howard Theatre.Carlyle V. Smith/CapitalBop

In his sculpture of Duke Ellington, which was recently installed outside the revived Howard Theatre, Zachary Oxman wanted to emphasize the continuity of artistic innovation, and the dynamism of Ellington’s music. Carlyle V. Smith’s beautiful photos accompany the article. Read more>>

Fire-breathing free jazz, vocal mastery and a boisterous young trio at the March loft (PHOTOS)

Joseph Bowie plays at the D.C. Jazz Loft on March 11. Jesse Allen/CapitalBop

The March D.C. Jazz Loft was a doozy — fire-spitting free improvisation by two jazz veterans, a riveting performance by vocalist Jessica Boykin-Settles and the debut of the outstanding Eliot Seppa Trio. Here are some great photos, plus a glimpse at CapitalBop’s next show. Read more>>

Remembering Joe Byrd, a legendary bassist who helped bring bossa nova to D.C. and beyond

Joe Byrd was an influential bassist who played with the Charlie Byrd Trio for over 40 years. Ken Avis/CapitalBop

The D.C. area this month lost one of its most appreciated and legendary musicians. Joe Byrd was best known for his work as the bassist with the Charlie Byrd Trio and the Great Guitars, and for his involvement in the milestone Jazz Samba album. Read more>>

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News | Kennedy Center’s 2012-’13 season
Famed piano innovator Jason Moran is the center’s new artistic advisor for jazz, and is bringing a fresh adventurousness.
 

News | D.C. Jazz Composers Collective
The organization, which just attained nonprofit status, is planning to hold concerts and salons highlighting local composers.
 

Live review | Dwayne Adell thrills at the Caverns
The pianist can hardly read any music, but his natural grace and fervor on the keyboard is very nearly unmatched.
 

R.I.P. Jamal Muhammad, beloved WPFW DJ and teacher

Special feature | Famous Jazz Samba album turns 50 years old

R.I.P. Jimmy Junebug Jackson, drum doyen and mentor