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your portal to the DC jazz/#BAM/creative music scene // presenting lofts, DIY shows & free festivals // full DC jazz calendar @ https://t.co/DrSYdVDB0Z
Washington, DC
Joined August 2010
CapitalBop's best of 2024 albums list is here! Check it below for the best in jazz in a fantastic year for the music in our city.
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For 40 years, Cuneiform has remained a label 'in opposition,' living on the international cutting edge while remaining anchored to the scene right here in D.C. Read the full profile below:
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Tyshawn Sorey recently visited The Library of Congress to perform as part of the year-long #MaxRoach centenary celebrations. Read Josh Myers' insightful and evocative review, only on CapitalBop.
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Charlie Fishman left an indelible mark, founding the DC Jazz Festival and spreading the gospel of jazz worldwide. The festival's current artistic director – NEA Jazz Master Willard Jenkins – remembers Fishman, who died this month at 82.
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Ahead of his performance at the Kennedy Center this Wednesday, CB sat down with world-renowned bassist John Patitucci to discuss Wayne Shorter, the deep relationships inside bands, and keeping groove at the center.
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Benny Golson was not a D.C. native, but he was local jazz royalty. We sat down with 5 members of the D.C. scene to share remembrance of the man who was the genre's "epitome of class" for over seven decades
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Thank you to everyone who helped us pack the house for a beautiful night of music with Matthew Shipp + Janelle Gill’s trio’s at NYU DC~ It was a special night of abundant inspiration and community among friends old and new Keep an eye out for what’s coming next…
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Pssst, tickets are still available to our special CB PRESENTS concert on Friday, 9/27, featuring the legendary Matthew Shipp Trio + DC's own Janelle Gill Trio, at @NYUWashingtonDC Grab yours before they're gone! 🎫🎹🎵
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Terri Lyne Carrington's star-studded show at the #dcjazzfest did a lot in under 2hrs. It united stars with up-and-coming talents, advocated for women composers' work, and showed how big festivals might embrace jazz as “social music,” writes @SinnenbergTND
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RT @SteveKiviat: The 6 D.C.-area record stores that will scratch your vinyl itch by @DJStylus for @capitalbop
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Here's what to catch in DC this month: @kenvandermark, @melissaaldana, #silverspring jazz fest & more
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#dcjazzfest has come and gone, but you can still read @themikewest's fascinating history of the festival, which turned 20 this yr (with amazing photos from @jatiphoto)
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Wondering what to catch at #dcjazzfest this week(end)? Here are picks from CB's @SinnenbergTND & a few musician friends--
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“Best Place for All Your Online Jazz Needs!” Many thanks, @SteveKiviat !!
For Washington City Paper's Best of DC special , I wrote short blurbs about promoter District of Raga (Nistha Raj) & jazz website & promoter @capitalbop . Other writers also highlighted dc punk band Ekko Astral & dc rapper El Cousteau @wcp
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RT @SteveKiviat: The Carlyle Room has closed after 2 years of booking r&b and jazz in upscale dc setting w/ food & drink. Jackson @capita…
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BREAKING: The Carlyle Room has closed. The vintage-minded venue, one of the most consistent homes for straight-ahead jazz in the nation’s capital, ceased all operations on Tuesday, according to the venue’s booker.
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Cellist/composer/fiber artist Janel Leppin, a creative institution in D.C., is about to release two big new albums. Read CB's deep dive into her creative path and process
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TOMORROW! The biggest full day of music CB will be part of all year ... come groove with us !! We're proud to be presenting DC-based talents @DuPontBrass + #MalcolmXDrummersAndDancers as part of this mind-blowing lineup 🎷🎉🎶🍹
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RT @CMLewisGeorgeW4: The #HomeRuleFestival is on Saturday at @TheParksDC! Make sure to get out and enjoy one of #Ward4’s biggest events of…
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