Maddy’s brings weekend jam sessions back into the D.C. jazz mix
Maddy’s Bar and Grille has launched a weekly series of Friday- and Saturday-night jam sessions, filling a weekend void that...
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Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club threatened with eviction
The landlord for the beleaguered Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club began eviction proceedings against the venue late last...
As D.C. City Council Considers Bill Banning Street Performers, Musicians Gather in Protest
UPDATE, 7/11/2018: The D.C. Council withdrew the proposed Amplified Noise Amendment Act during its meeting on Tuesday, after musicians...
Hear the Lead Single from Michael Bowie’s New Project, Never Die
One of the District’s most relentless instrumentalists and bandleaders, the accomplished bassist Michael Bowie is becoming known for leading...
6 Shows You’ll Want to Catch at the DC Jazz Festival: CapitalBop’s Guide
It’s that time of year again: Starting this weekend, and running through next Sunday, June 17, a wealth of...
Where to celebrate John Coltrane’s 90th birthday this Friday
This Friday, Sep. 23, marks the 90th anniversary of the day John William Coltrane entered our plane of existence....
DC Jazz Festival launches DCJazzPrix contest this Saturday, showcasing emerging jazz talent from D.C. and New York
Now in its 12th year, the DC Jazz Festival has always been a showcase of the city’s rich jazz...
NEA announces 2017 Jazz Masters; ceremony to be held in D.C. for second consecutive year
The National Endowment for the Arts on Monday announced the recipients of the 2017 NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship, and...
The 2016 DC Jazz Festival: An expert guide to making the most
Starting today, the DC Jazz Festival is back for its twelfth annual celebration of the art form we like...
International Jazz Day comes to the nation’s capital, bringing stars and a spotlight on the local scene
This Saturday marks the fifth annual International Jazz Day, a celebration of the spirit of jazz that focuses on...