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Jazz Legends Return to Historic Bohemian Caverns in Washington, DC
Washingtonians and visitors to the nation's capital can feel the past and glimpse the future of jazz music by visiting historic Bohemian Caverns, where a rich jazz experience awaits. A jazz spot whose roots date back to 1926, Bohemian Caverns is the city's oldest jazz club and a must-hear see jazz destination. It's located on Washington's ...
W. Royal Stokes Donates Collection to the Felix E. Grant Jazz Archives
The Felix E. Grant Jazz Archives at the University of the District of Columbia has acquired a significant collection of recordings, books, and periodicals from jazz author, historian, radio personality, and critic W. Royal Stokes, a D.C. native and former writer for The Washington Post. “The University of the District of Columbia is a natural and ...
NEA Jazz Master Chico Hamilton Returns to Bohemian Caverns
NEA Jazz Master Chico Hamilton Returns to Washington, DC, February 20th @ Bohemian Caverns 88-year old jazz legend/band leader/percussionist Foreststorn Chico Hamilton celebrates his latest album Twelve Tones of Love. Described as being more creative and artistic than ever (Hot House Jazz), Chico is considered one of the most important living jazz artists and composers. Despite ...
Tim Warfield Brings Holiday Show to Bohemian Caverns, Featuring Special Guest Stefon Harris, December 11-12
Tenor saxophonist Tim Warfield will be appearing in Washington, for a very special performance at the Bohemian Caverns. His group will feature a cast of fiery youthful newcomers including trumpeter Tim Thompson, pianist Neil Podgurski, bassist Eric Wheeler, and drummer Chris Beck. Serving as “special" guest, will be his friend and cohort, the critically acclaimed, Stefon ...
Jon Irabagon Plays KC Jazz Club
by Franz A. Matzner
Jon IrabagonKennedy CenterWashington D.C.October 30, 2009 Simple without being simplistic; straightforward without being strictly straight-ahead; unpretentious, yet artistically thoughtful; humble, yet full of youthful confidence, saxophonist Jon Irabagon, winner of the 2008 Thelonious Monk Competition, showcased a compelling mix of humor, technique, and engaging music during his ...
Overtone Quartet on Display at Kennedy Center
by Franz A. Matzner
Overtone QuartetOctober 10, 2009Washington, D.C. The Overtone Quarter played together as a group for the first time in Washington, DC at the Kennedy Center's Terrace Theater Saturday. The four musicians--Dave Holland, Jason Moran, Chris Potter, and Eric Harland--each took the stage as a master of his art, and the quartet ...
Michelle Walker Live @ Blues Alley Wed. Sept. 30th
Michelle Walker Live @ Blues Alley ONE NIGHT ONLY! Blues Alley Jazz Club 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW Washington, DC 20007 Tel: (202) 337-4141 When: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Two sets: 8pm and 10pm Cover $25.00 Reservations are highly recommended!!! FEATURING: Benjie Porecki ...
Special Offer for Fans of the Bill Frisell Trio: Save $5 on Kennedy Center Concert!
Guitarist Bill Frisell is renowned for his compositions that interpret American music. “Mixing rock, country, jazz, and blues, he's found what connects them: improvisation and a sense of play" (The New York Times). Fri., Oct. 16 at 9:30 p.m. Reg. $35- NOW $30 Kennedy Center Terrace Theater Purchase your specially priced tickets online IF ...
ASCAP to Co-Sponsor 39th Annual Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Jazz Concert
ASCAP TO CO-SPONSOR 39TH ANNUAL CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION JAZZ CONCERT SEPTEMBER 24TH: WASHINGTON, DC EVENT TO FEATURE JIMMY COBB'S “SO WHAT" BAND AND THE LOUIS “SATCHMO" ARMSTRONG SUMMER JAZZ CAMP ALUMNI ALL-STARS Congressman John Conyers, Jr., Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and Dean of the Congressional Black Caucus, will host the 24th Annual Jazz ...
Piano Jazz Series Debuts at Loews Madison Hotel in DC Three Nights a Week
The Loews Madison Hotel Announces a New “Pianists-in-Residence" Program Featuring Washington, DC's Top Jazz Pianists Washington, DC -- Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evening The Loews Madison Hotel is pleased to host the series Piano Jazz at The Madison, where there will be live piano jazz in an intimate club-like setting from 6:30 9:30pm. One of ...
