Live review | Lee Konitz with Brad Linde’s 18-piece ensemble: A fabled master, still taking chances by John Cook CapitalBop contributor The local saxophonist Brad Linde and his 18-piece expanded ensemble joined the fabled alto... June 24, 2013 1
Photos | The D.C. Jazz Loft Series at the DC Jazz Festival: Three nights of powerful improv and art by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board The DC Jazz Festival spent the past two weeks drawing some tremendous jazz out of... June 18, 2013 1
Live reviews Live review | A dancing photographer, in total command of the mic: Buika dazzles at the Howard Opening her U.S. tour at the Howard Theatre, Buika captivated the capacity audience with her emotional intensity and dynamic range. June 14, 2013 1
Live reviews Reflections on the DC Jazz Festival at Millennium Stage: The universal language of jazz Writer John Cook spent the first two nights of the 2013 DC Jazz Festival at the District's most cost-effective venue for those looking to expand their musical horizons. June 10, 2013 0
Live review | Bloodsucker jazz: A quiet legend, a percussion master and a vampire movie by Luke Stewart Editorial board Edward Wilkerson, Jr. and Tatsuya Nakatani Freer Gallery Wednesday, April 3 Adding film or... April 11, 2013 0
Live review | Janel Leppin’s Ensemble Volcanic Ash: ‘Ahhh-vant garde’ revelations by Luke Stewart Editorial board Janel Leppin’s Ensemble Volcanic Ash Bohemian Caverns Sunday, March 24 Sunday evenings at Bohemian... March 28, 2013 1
Live review | Reflections on a dream: ‘Holding It Down’ offers a portrait of war’s ravages by Luke Stewart Editorial board Vijay Iyer and Mike Ladd’s “Holding It Down” Atlas Performing Arts Center Friday, March... March 14, 2013 0
Live reviews Photos | William Hooker offers a textural pronouncement at Bohemian Caverns Editor’s note, 8/5/2015: William Hooker appears at Twins Jazz this Friday and Saturday. We’ve reposted this review of his... January 29, 2013 3
Live review | At his first D.C. show, Albare spikes virtuosic guitar playing with a world of influences by Ken Avis CapitalBop contributor Albare Blues Alley Monday, Nov. 19 The Melbourne-based guitarist Albare may be a new... November 29, 2012 0
Live review | The Bad Plus dives into new tunes, back catalogue with powerful coordination by Daniel Strauss CapitalBop contributor The Bad Plus The Hamilton Sunday, Sep. 23, 2012 When it comes to jazz,... September 27, 2012 0