Announcing... Why you need to hear Ben Wendel — online and in person Saxophonist Ben Wendel’s latest album, The Seasons, evokes emotional impressions of every time of year, passing through stages of... March 25, 2019 1
Announcing... Kris Funn brings the Cornerstore to U Street for our Spotlight Residency this month In the No. 1 review on CapitalBop’s best-of-2017 list, Jackson Sinnenberg wrote that “like any good neighborhood bodega, Kris... March 8, 2019 0
Announcing... Deep groove at our March DC Jazz Loft: Trae Crudup and Ian McColm follow an afternoon concert by David Murray This month’s DC Jazz Loft features groups led by two of D.C.’s deepest drummers — Ian McColm and Trae... March 5, 2019 0
Announcing... Power, finesse and groove: Meet Dana Hawkins, our next Spotlight artist Dana Hawkins is that rare kind of musician who doesn’t just catch your attention; he commands it. If you’ve... February 21, 2019 0
Announcing... Nate Wooley’s all-star quartet celebrates its debut album release at CapitalBop’s Traveling Loft Trumpet luminary Dave Douglas calls Nate Wooley “one of the most interesting and unusual trumpet players living today.” And... February 18, 2019 0
Announcing... Announcing CapitalBop’s spring ’19 season: Carla Bley, Nate Wooley, Ben Wendel, Angelica Sanchez and much more At CapitalBop, we’re dedicated to making sure 2019 is a banner year for jazz in D.C. We’ve got a... February 6, 2019 0
Announcing... At the DC Jazz Loft this Sunday, catch Marshall Keys and Nik Francis Last month’s DC Jazz Loft was a die-hards-only affair: Amidst the worst blizzard of the winter thus far, Brian... February 6, 2019 0
Announcing... Elijah Easton is unstoppable. Catch him at our next Spotlight Residency. Virtually every Tuesday night in 2018, a tiny, dimly lit room at the corner of 9th and U Streets... January 16, 2019 0
Announcing... Join us at the 2019 Jazz and Freedom Festival for a full day of music and movement-building The 4th Jazz and Freedom Festival Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019 Doors 4 p.m. — Panel Discussion 4:30 — Music... January 8, 2019 0
Announcing... Two of D.C.’s greatest improvising talents at the DC Jazz Loft in January: Janel Leppin and Brian Settles Last month’s comeback DC Jazz Loft was somethin’ else. (Apologies to Cannonball Adderley.) A packed room heard improvisers from... January 4, 2019 0