With her new book, millennial D.C. historian Briana Thomas aims to tell the ‘full story’ of U Street
For much of the 20th century, U Street was known as “Black Broadway,” a mecca of Black cultural life...
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‘DC Jazz’ tells a history of the people and places that made D.C. an important home for jazz
Editor’s note: In recognition of Jazz Appreciation Month, CapitalBop is publishing a series of articles throughout April on books that...
Watch Steve Arnold and Sea Change perform ‘Wide Eyed’ at the Spotlight Residency
True to the group’s title, the emotional tone of a Sea Change set moves in tides, or waves —...
Announcing CapitalBop’s FALL 19 season, featuring Fred Frith, Noah Haidu, and many more
UPDATE 10/3/2019: Since the publication of this announcement, the lineup of the Noah Haidu Quartet has shifted. The lineup...
Buck Hill, D.C.’s ‘Wailin’ Mailman,’ is honored with a 70-foot mural at 14th and U
A new mural near the corner of 14th and U Streets NW features a 70-foot-high portrait of a postman...
Watch Kris Funn & CornerStore perform ‘Who They Wish I Was’ at the Spotlight Residency
For raw, supercharged jazz fusion in the DMV, Kris Funn’s CornerStore is a one-stop shop. This just-dropped live video...
Our new CB Sessions video features Nicole Saphos’ unreleased song ‘Tryin’ to Be’
Nicole Saphos doesn’t need a stage, lights or amplifiers to deliver a powerful performance. I found that out for...
Preview a track from Abinnet Berhanu’s breakout album. Then come hear him at the Spotlight Residency.
If you’re new to the D.C. jazz scene, the name Abinnet Berhanu might ring a bell, but it probably...
Why you need to hear Ben Wendel — online and in person
Saxophonist Ben Wendel’s latest album, The Seasons, evokes emotional impressions of every time of year, passing through stages of...
Kris Funn talks inspiration and connection in our newest ‘CB Sessions’ video
Kris Funn is one of D.C.’s most exciting new bandleaders. The bassist/composer’s 2017 debut, Cornerstore, earned top marks on...