Photos | HR-57 settles in for the long haul at spacious new H Street digs by Timothy Forbes CapitalBop contributor HR-57’s banner, freshly hung at 1007 H St. NE, feels more like a declaration... June 18, 2012 2
Live review | Ambrose Akinmusire’s vigorous serenity at the Atlas Performing Arts Center by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet Atlas Performing Arts Center Wednesday, May 2 Trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire makes... May 10, 2012 1
Photos | D.C. Jazz Loft thrills with a free jazz duo, master vocalist and young-gun trio by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board At the most recent D.C. Jazz Loft, trombonist and effects pedal whiz Joseph Bowie... March 28, 2012 1
Live review | Dwayne Adell’s transcendent voice emerges, worthy of the world stage Dwayne Adell Trio Bohemian Caverns Friday, Feb. 17, 2012 Here in Washington, D.C., we are blessed to have in... February 26, 2012 7
Photos & audio | A change comes to the D.C. Jazz Loft; Red Door, R.I.P. by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board One statement that’s anathema to the jazz fan: “I don’t dislike jazz, I just... January 23, 2012 0
Photos | Battle of the Saxes ends in a draw at December’s D.C. Jazz Loft by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board It was one of the coldest nights of the month, the sort of evening... December 13, 2011 0
Photos | At Blues Alley, Mingus Dynasty gives new life to legendary bassist’s compositions by Carlyle V. Smith CapitalBop staff On Thursday, Nov. 17, I had the pleasure of photographing the Mingus Dynasty... November 28, 2011 2
Live review | Bossalingo goes to Brazil and beyond, with help from a renowned master by Ken Avis CapitalBop contributor Bossalingo Blues Alley Monday, Nov. 7, 2011 Any musician will tell you that naming... November 23, 2011 0
Live review | Sonny Rollins: No retirement by Luke Stewart Avant music editor Sonny Rollins Kennedy Center Monday, Oct. 10, 2011 Sonny Rollins’s Monday night concert... October 13, 2011 0
Photos | Sounds and spirits run the gamut at the D.C. Jazz Loft by Giovanni Russonello Editor-in-chief Over the spare backing of standup bass and conga drums, Akua Allrich was shrieking. “You’re... October 12, 2011 2