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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5 August D.C. jazz picks
The outdoor concert season has now hit its peak and is beginning to wind down, but places like the...
Join us at the 2019 Jazz and Freedom Festival for a full day of music and movement-building
The 4th Jazz and Freedom Festival Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019 Doors 4 p.m. — Panel Discussion 4:30 — Music...
The Best D.C. Jazz Albums of 2017
Editor’s note: Whoops. There’s no other way to say it: Here at CapitalBop we had a lean year in...
Jazz and Freedom Festival: A musical celebration to benefit the movement, on MLK weekend
Will 2015 be the year when Black Lives Matter became a national conversation you had to address, with voices...
3.7-3.9: Make some noise for Women’s History Month: Bullettes, Bormet & more
You can hardly go wrong this weekend on the D.C. jazz scene. Two exciting jazz projects with consciously African...
Show announcement | Introducing three groups you need to hear at this Sunday’s D.C. Jazz Loft
This Sunday we’re excited to present a fabulous lineup of local artists on the rise — they’re all playing around...
Weekend in Jazz | 3.22-3.24: Luminaries & rising stars play D.C., from Ben Williams to Benny Golson
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board The Washington Women in Jazz Festival is in full swing; it’s got four shows...
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...
Reginald Cyntje leads flock of D.C. musicians turning to Kickstarter.com
by Giovanni Russonello Reginald Cyntje knew he wanted to make an album. He knew that the process would cost...
