On ‘Gunn’s Ablazin’,’ trombonist Shannon Gunn proves to be a deft arranger and emotional communicator
Trombonist Shannon Gunn might be one of the most imaginative arrangers on the D.C. jazz scene. Case in point:...
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Hillfest brings live jazz and much more to Capitol Hill this week
The Capitol Hill Jazz Foundation is teaming up this week with the DC Department of Parks and Recreation to...
CapitalBop’s 2018 DC Jazz Loft Series at the DC JazzFest: Oliver Lake Big Band, Jaimie Branch’s Fly Or Die, Jeff Parker and more
We’re back at the DC Jazz Festival this year for our 8th consecutive DC Jazz Loft Series at the...
News | CapitalBop teams up with Pink Line Project, brings jazz innovators to Anacostia warehouse fest
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board This Saturday, CapitalBop joins forces with the Pink Line Project and dozens of artists,...
News | Firing on all cylinders at November’s D.C. Jazz Loft, presented with Reel Fest DC
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board Imagine yourself traipsing down U Street on a Wednesday night in November 2009. Walking...
News | Announcing the U St. All-Stars at Bayou, presented by CapitalBop
by Giovanni Russonello Our mission with CapitalBop has always been to build something new – a wider jazz audience,...
Photos | Searing combos and a stunning solo set at the third D.C. Jazz Loft
by Carlyle V. Smith and Giovanni Russonello Another jazz loft, another chance to hear a range of improvisers dive...
News | The D.C. Jazz Loft returns this Sunday!
by Giovanni Russonello and Luke Stewart The D.C. Jazz Loft is back. This Sunday, there’ll be another night of...
Weekend in Jazz | 12.24-12.26: Very few jazz shows this Christmas weekend
by Giovanni Russonello Welcome to this week’s installation of “Weekend in Jazz,” a full list of every D.C. jazz...
Photos of the week | 10.21-10.27
This past week saw everyone from international stars to local talent shining on the D.C. jazz scene. Among other...