6 new D.C. jazz recordings
In spite of our strange new gig-less reality, the D.C. jazz scene has had a busy couple of weeks...
Jamie Sandel
Author Archives: Jamie Sandel
‘This is Black America standing up:’ a conversation with Katea Stitt about jazz and justice in D.C.
The murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor at the hands of law enforcement have prompted a watershed moment...
Catharsis and comfort: Watch Abinnet Berhanu & Hebret Musica perform ‘Tizita’ at the Spotlight Residency
Abinnet Berhanu’s compositions and arrangements for his band Hebret Musica (“community music” in Amharic) are tapestries built of bright...
Watch Akua Allrich perform her original song ‘Shot of Sugar’ at our Spotlight Residency
CapitalBop is using the COVID-19 shutdown as an opportunity to catch up on our backlog of Spotlight Residency live...
Introducing the CB Sidewalk Sessions: Distancing-appropriate live concerts in the age of COVID-19
UPDATE 3/31/2020: In light of stay-at-home orders from D.C., Md. and Va., the Sidewalk Sessions are now on indefinite...
Best Practices for Livestream Concerts During the COVID-19 Shutdown
As D.C. shelters in place, many artists are beginning to livestream concerts. Here’s a quick list of our suggestions...
D.C. Jazz Musicians List (by instrument)
MUSICIANS: ADD YOUR INFO WITH THIS SIGNUP FORM! The nation’s capital is home to a thriving community of jazz...
D.C. Jazz Musicians: COVID-19 Resources
Not a musician? Check out our audience resource page for a guide on how to support D.C. artists. CapitalBop...
D.C. Jazz Audiences: COVID-19 Resources
Are you a gigging musician? Check out our artists resource page for tips on increasing your online reach, plus...