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Alan Greenspan, 1926–2026: The Reedman Who Conducted the Economy
by Kofi Adjepong-Boateng
He kept the clarinet. Sixty years after he last played for money, the central banker still had the instrument from his dance-band days; when a television crew trooped in, he turned it over in his hands but would not play it, remembering too well how it was supposed to sound. Alan Greenspan, who died ...
Ravita Jazz Performs Live On The Plaza Concert Series on July 27
Wammie Award finalist Ravita Jazz will perform at Live on the Plaza Concert Series. The location is the Woodrow Wilson Plaza at the Reagan International Trade Center, Washington D.C. The concert is Noon until 1PM on Monday July 27, 2026. Included in this performance are jazz/funk and Latin standards. Featured will be selections from our recent ...
Eliane Elias at Blues Alley
by Mark Edelman
Eliane EliasBlues Alley Washington, DC November 9, 2025 “Was that fun?" queried jazz legend Eliane Elias midway through her fast-paced samba-infused set at Blues Alley. “Yeah" roared back the sold out crowd, happy to leave behind the angst pervading DC (and much of the country) and let the soothing, playful and ...
The Bad Plus at The Hamilton Live
by Robert Bellafiore
The Bad Plus The Hamilton Live Washington, DC November 9, 2025 The ancient paradox known as the Ship of Theseus poses a philosophical riddle: if every piece of a ship is gradually replaced until no original components remain, is it still the same ship, or has it transformed into something else ...
Dave Kline At Blues Alley
by Mark Edelman
Dave Kline Blues AlleyWashington, DC June 20, 2025 Keyboard, guitar, bass and drums: a standard jazz quartet, no doubt, no argument. But add electric violin, trombone and the Chinese dulcimer and you've got something entirely different. Dave Kline and friends brought that unique line-up and a passel of original tunes to ...
The Columbia Pike Blues Festival Brings D.C. Community Together on June 14th, 2025
Now in its 28th year, The Columbia Pike Blues Festival (June 14, 2025 from 1:00pm-8:30pm) is an electrifying summer celebration that brings music, community, and culture together in the heart of Arlington’s most vibrant corridor. This festival is the largest blues festival in the D.C. metro area. Presented by the Columbia Pike Partnership in partnership with ...
The Yellowjackets at Blues Alley
by Dave Dorkin
The Yellowjackets Blues Alley Washington, D.C. March 9, 2025 The Yellowjackets' visit to the historic Blues Alley venue in Washington was a valuable opportunity to witness a band which has been active for nearly half a century firing on all cylinders in a warm and intimate setting. The quartet's lineup has ...
Freda Payne at Blues Alley
by Mark Edelman
Freda Payne Blues Alley Freda Payne Washington, DC January 26, 2025 Blues Alley kicked off its 60th anniversary celebration with a special treat: multi-gold-record performing artist Freda Payne, the “Band of Gold" gal who captivated the pop charts back in the early '70s with her soulful serenade to lost love. ...
Sullivan Fortner Trio at Blues Alley
by Robert Bellafiore
Sullivan Fortner Trio Blues Alley Washington, DC January 14, 2025 There are two sides to pianist Sullivan Fortner's playing, at least. There's Fortner the neo-traditionalist, bringing stride piano into the 21st century and taking more inspiration from old giants like Willie “The Lion" Smith and James P. Johnson than, say, Bill ...
Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition Registration Open
DATELINE WASHINGTON, DC Hello and Happy New Year to one and all. Our 8th Annual Ella Fitzgerald Competition has launched, and we welcome registrants between now and the end of January. Over the past years we have welcomed registrants from around the globe. Entrants have included the countries of Brazil, Switzerland, South Africa, China, Canada, Belarus ...
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