5 D.C. jazz picks for September 2026
The DC Jazz Festival returns this month alongside some high-quality standalone shows from Theo Croker, Pat Metheny and others.
What’s on the Calendar
Tuesday, September 8
Awakening Bar & Grill – Capitol Hill
Herb Scott and Hope Udobi Duo
Herb Scott is something of a symbol of the modern jazz cat: he can blow his alto sax with the best of them, burning down the house with Charlie Parker-style, rapidfire phrasing, or he can pick up the mic to…Mentioned in past coverage
By John Murph
5 D.C. jazz picks for June 2026
Thundercat, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Fred Frith, Kenny Rittenhouse and more offer standout shows in the District this month.
