Hear one of Geri Allen’s earliest recordings, featured on a new album by the Howard University Jazz Ensemble
When the pianist Geri Allen, one of the most gifted musical pathfinders of her generation, died last year at...
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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...
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...
Weekend in Jazz | 3.23-3.25: Women’s week
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board This weekend, the Washington Women in Jazz Festival hits its stride with four shows...
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...
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...
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...
Live review | Pharoah Sanders offers sounds of wisdom to the Howard University Jazz Ensemble
by John Cook Pharoah Sanders with the HUJE Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Howard University Thursday, Mar. 3 The Howard...