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Announcing...

At our next Traveling Loft, Nicole Mitchell’s Black Earth Ensemble presents the Afrofuturist suite ‘Mandorla Awakening’

We’re thrilled to continue our quarterly Traveling Loft series by presenting one of today’s most important and prolific musicians:...

February 2, 2017 0

Interviews

What’s next for rising vocalist Christie Dashiell? The young talent talks about family, reality TV fame and Janet Jackson

I first witnessed Christie Dashiell performing with Howard University’s jazz choir Afro Blue some years ago. I was struck...

February 16, 2016 0

Weekend in Jazz | 2.22-2.24: A traditional jazz tribute, a trumpeter’s experimental essay & more

by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board On Friday, the Kennedy Center’s Nordic Cool 2013 series welcomes one of Finland’s most...

February 22, 2013 0

News | Rosslyn Jazz Festival’s breathtaking lineup includes Joshua Redman, Don Byron & more

by Luke Stewart Editorial board Now in its 22nd year, the Rosslyn Jazz Festival has developed into one of...

September 3, 2012 0

News | Howard U.’s Afro Blue sneaks jazzy flair into thrilling performances on The Sing-Off

by Giovanni Russonello Editorial Board When Afro Blue sang its sparkling medley of Janet Jackson covers on last night’s...

November 1, 2011 2

News | D.C. Jazz Festival announces 2011 lineup

Update: Read CapitalBop’s just-released DC Jazz Fest guide, with picks for what to go see! by Giovanni Russonello The...

March 24, 2011 0

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