Premieres Track Premiere: ‘Atonement’ by Reginald Cyntje Trombonist Reginald Cyntje brings a worldly wisdom to all his musical endeavors. Pulling together influences from his native U.S.... April 14, 2015 2
Premieres Track Premiere: ‘Silver Rain,’ by Sine Qua Non, feat. Christie Dashiell + Elite Strings Michael Bowie casts a distinct if understated profile on the D.C. jazz scene. He’s the consummate sideman, a bassist... February 13, 2015 0
Interview | Christie Dashiell, D.C.’s next-generation jazz diva, on her musical inspirations The vocalist Christie Dashiell, 25, has completed much for a musician her age. You might recognize her face from... January 28, 2014 0
Live reviews Photos | New Vintage Fest brings flavorful sounds of D.C. jazz to a huge crowd at the Fairgrounds It’s hard to imagine a more beautiful day than this past Saturday. It’s even tougher to remember a day... August 26, 2013 3
Weekend in Jazz | 5.11-5.13: Women’s week by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board Many of the jazz world’s talented women are coming out of the woodwork this... May 11, 2012 0
Weekend in Jazz | 3.23-3.25: Women’s week by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board This weekend, the Washington Women in Jazz Festival hits its stride with four shows... March 23, 2012 0
Weekend in Jazz | 2.10-2.12: Jazz loft’s new home, Christie Dashiell solo, Nicholas Payton & more by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board Alright. This weekend, you’ve got no excuse. There is a bevy of shows at... February 10, 2012 0
News | Howard U.’s Afro Blue sneaks jazzy flair into thrilling performances on The Sing-Off by Giovanni Russonello Editorial Board When Afro Blue sang its sparkling medley of Janet Jackson covers on last night’s... November 1, 2011 2
Album review | Amid difficult times, Reginald Cyntje’s Freedom’s Children insists on optimism Editor’s note: This is the first of four album reviews that will be published over the next two weeks,... September 27, 2011 2
Photos | Washington Women in Jazz Festival finale by Jati Lindsay and Giovanni Russonello Pianist and vocalist Amy K. Bormet knew all along that the pieces were... April 6, 2011 0