5 D.C. jazz picks for November 2026
Plenty of great jazz visits D.C. this month, including The Blackbyrds, Terence Blanchard & Ravi Coltrane, Sequoia “REDWOOD” Snyder and more.
What’s on the Calendar
Saturday, November 14
Jojo Restaurant and Bar – District of Columbia
Thad Wilson
Trumpeter Thad Wilson has been a presence on the D.C. jazz scene, and a cornerstone of the straight-ahead jazz circles. He plays trumpet and flugelhorn in a highly lyrical, almost romantic style. He’s as comfortable weaving sonic portraits with a…Mentioned in past coverage
Kalia Vandever and the intimate journey home
In a recent show at Rhizome, trombonist Kalia Vandever brought audiences along to explore places of intimate grief, and illuminating a collective journey home.
