The Congressional Black Caucus jazz concert gets a lifeline from local activists
This year marks a new beginning for the Congressional Black Caucus Jazz Concert, a historic gathering now in its...
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The Messthetics are D.C.’s hottest genre-free experimentalists. They have an album-release show on Wednesday at the Black Cat.
If you haven’t heard of The Messthetics, now’s a perfect opportunity. The uncategorizable, nationally renowned trio — guitarist Anthony...
Buck Hill, D.C.’s ‘Wailin’ Mailman,’ is honored with a 70-foot mural at 14th and U
A new mural near the corner of 14th and U Streets NW features a 70-foot-high portrait of a postman...
Reginald Cyntje takes over as jazz director at Duke Ellington School of the Arts
Trombonist, composer and bandleader Reginald Cyntje will become the next director of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts’...
The Bohemian Caverns building has a new tenant: restaurant and jazz venue Mama ‘San
After more than three years of vacancy, a new business is set to move into the historic Bohemian Caverns...
DC Music Census, open to all, seeks to understand the full spectrum of the city’s music scene
Update: The DC Music Census has been extended to close on July 17. Apparently, there are only 310 musicians...
Jon Batiste teases songs from next album at DC JazzFest
Jon Batiste unveiled some unreleased music on Saturday night during his DC Jazz Festival show at The Anthem. The...
Paul Carr named 2019 JJA jazz hero
The Jazz Journalists Association last month named longtime Washington, D.C.-area saxophonist, educator and festival organizer Paul Carr a Jazz...
Capitol Hill Jazz Foundation to host annual D.C. Jazz Leaders in Service Awards
The Capitol Hill Jazz Foundation, the arts advocacy non-profit that organizes the Capitol Hill Jazz Jam and Hillfest, will...
Fred Foss, a saxophonist, educator and advocate for young musicians, dies at 70
Fred Foss spent the early years of his career touring with the likes of Lionel Hampton, Ray Charles and...