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Duke Ellington Jazz Fest 2008: The Evolution of a Jazz Festival

by Franz A. Matzner
December 16, 2008

Appearances can be deceiving. On the surface, the 2008 Duke Ellington Jazz Festiva looked very much like its predecessors, relying on familiar names and a thorough leveraging of Washington's local acts to form the core of its line-up. But stepping away from the more traditional signature events and digging a little deeper revealed the festival has ...

Spend New Year's Eve with Robert Randolph at the 9:30 Club in DC!

December 13, 2008

Robert Randolph and the Family Band will be performing at the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC on New Year's Eve! Complementary Champagne Toast at Midnight! Doors open at 9pm. Tickets are $55 and can be purchased at 930.com, tickets.com, or at the box office. The 9:30 Club is located at: 815 V St. NW ...

Jazz Saxophonist Tim Warfield, Returns to Washington D.C. This Holiday Weekend

November 28, 2008

Critically acclaimed saxophonist Tim Warfield will be appearing with his quartet, at Twins Jazz, this coming Friday and Saturday, November 28 and 29. The group will feature pianist Andrew Adair, bassist Eric Wheeler, and drummer Chris Beck. Warfield, known for his demonstrative swagger and soulful improvisations, has worked with a wide range of artists such as ...

The Oscillators Debut Release: "Beat Tectonics"

October 7, 2008

The Oscillators have just released their debut album titled Beat Tectonics. The Oscillators features Ostle on drums and electronics, bassist Glen Oliff, as well as Three Stars alums Matt Rippetoe and the ubiquitous John Lee on saxophone and guitar, respectively. The recently profiled Rob Coltun, musician and owner of the Bossa Bistro & Lounge, acted as ...

NPR Music Chooses Monk Tribute Albums That Aren't Terrible

October 7, 2008

Jacqui Naylor to Perform at Blues Alley

September 26, 2008

WHO: Vocalist Jacqui Naylor WHAT: Performing at Blues Alley WHERE: Blues Alley 1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW Washington, DC 20007 202.337.4141 WHEN: Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 Showtimes at 8pm and 10pm TICKET PRICE: ...

Jeremy Pelt and JD Allen: New Leaders at Kennedy Center

by Franz A. Matzner
September 25, 2008

Since first playing together in the early '90s under drummer extraordinaire Winard Harper, trumpeter Jeremy Pelt's and saxophonist JD Allen's paths have crossed several times, as they solidified their places at the forefront of modern jazz. Each now a master technician, innovative composer, and successful bandleader, Pelt recently asked Allen to contribute to the Jeremy Pelt ...

Talibam, I Heart Lung, Jeremiah Cymerman on Ecstatic Jazz Duos 12" Series

July 1, 2008

The Ecstatic Jazz Duos 12" Series collects six of the most innovative duos in the avant-jazz/free-noise realm. Each duo contributes a side of vinyl over three LPs (each in an edition of 500) to be released over 2008. The subscription (limited to just 100) includes all three 12"s plus stickers, buttons, and a CDr of exclusive ...

Jazz on Jackson Place - Music and Merriment in the Decatur House Courtyard

June 2, 2008

FEATURED IN JUNE - JENNIFER KRUPA & LEIGH PILZER QUINTET JAZZ ON JACKSON PLACE, D.C.'S POPULAR SERIES OF MUSIC AND MERRIMENT WASHINGTON, DC - The best kept secret in D.C. - summer nights on Lafayette Square. The June installment of this monthly series featuring music and merriment in a festive, casual atmosphere features the ...

"Jazz in the Garden" Concerts Return for Eighth Summer in National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Every Friday, 5:00 - 8:30 P.M.

April 21, 2008

May 23-October 3, 2008; Rain or Shine Washington, D.C.—April is Jazz Appreciation Month, and the National Gallery of Art announces the return of its popular summer concert series Jazz in the Garden. For the eighth consecutive year, top local and regional artists will perform a mix of eclectic jazz, from swing to progressive to Latin, in ...