Saxophonist and composer Gary Bartz has had a storied career. From his beginnings as a sideman for jazz greats like Art Blakey, Abbey Lincoln and Miles Davis, to leading his own group, NTU Troop, he has been a major figure in jazz history — a fact that was recognized in grand fashion last year, when…
Sunday, June 22
Blues Alley – Georgetown/Dupont Circle
Mentioned in past coverage
Kokayi is a multi-discipline creative force who launched from D.C. and has touched the world in many ways over a lengthy career. From his start as an underground hip-hop destroyer of microphones, his roles expanded to include bandleader, producer, visual artist and — increasingly — in-demand collaborator in the wide world of jazz. As an…
