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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. capitalbop.com/best-washingt…

The top 5 D.C. jazz albums of 2024 - CapitalBop

This year, the DC Jazz Festival marked 20 years of service and the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival hit 15 — two indications, among many, of how robust the D.C. jazz scene remains as we approach the...

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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: capitalbop.com/cuneiform-rec…

How Cuneiform Records has remained a label 'in opposition' for the past 40 years - CapitalBop

When Steve Feigenbaum started Cuneiform Records in 1984, he had no expectation that it would become his life’s work for 40 years to come. His mission was — and remains — a humble one, he said: to...

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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. capitalbop.com/tyshawn-sorey…

'He’s still here among us:' Tyshawn Sorey celebrates Max Roach at the Library of Congress -...

Tyshawn Sorey Trio with Sandbox PercussionCoolidge Auditorium at the Library of CongressFriday, Nov. 22, 2024 There are many ways to celebrate Max Roach’s centenary, and D.C. has been host to several...

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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. capitalbop.com/charlie-fishm…

Charlie Fishman: An appreciation - CapitalBop

On Tuesday, Nov. 12, Charles Fishman – known far and wide by friends and intimates alike simply as “Charlie” – passed on to the next realm to join the ancestors at age 82, depriving humanity of yet...

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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. capitalbop.com/john-patitucc…

John Patitucci on upholding the legacy of Wayne Shorter - CapitalBop

During the 20-year lifespan of the Wayne Shorter Quartet, the group stood as one of the most ecstatic in music, let alone “jazz.” Anchoring the unit during those years was the bass work of John...

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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 capitalbop.com/benny-golson-…
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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! 🎫🎹🎵 capitalbop.com/cb-presents-m…

CapitalBop Presents: Matthew Shipp Trio at NYU in DC, Sep. 27 - CapitalBop

“Shipp’s…classic piano trio…ranks among the pre-eminent units in modern jazz.”—New York City Jazz Record Since the 1980s, pianist Matthew Shipp has been the Platonic ideal of an original improviser....

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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 capitalbop.com/terri-lyne-ca…

Terri Lyne Carrington and an all-star crew set 'new standard' at the DC JazzFest - CapitalBop

Terri Lyne Carrington and FriendsDC Jazz Festival at Arena StageSaturday, Aug. 31, 2024 Miles Davis once famously insisted that the music known as “jazz” really should be called “social music.” It is...

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The 6 D.C.-area record stores that will scratch your vinyl itch by ⁦@DJStylus⁩ for ⁦@capitalbop⁩ capitalbop.com/6-top-record-…

The 6 D.C.-area record stores that will scratch your vinyl itch - CapitalBop

CapitalBop recently asked Rhome Anderson, aka DJ Stylus, a well-known DMV-area DJ and record collector, to survey D.C.’s under-appreciated landscape of high-quality independent record stores. Below...

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Here's what to catch in DC this month: @kenvandermark, @melissaaldana, #silverspring jazz fest & more capitalbop.com/dc-jazz-clubs…

5 D.C. jazz picks for September 2024 - CapitalBop

Happy Labor Day to everyone reading, and to the many hustlers, movers and shakers that keep all the plates spinning for the D.C. jazz scene. We’re forever grateful for the mountains you move. Hopef...

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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) capitalbop.com/dc-jazz-festi…

How the DC JazzFest went from 'a sketch on a paper napkin' to its 20th anniversary - CapitalBop

This year’s DC Jazz Festival, which kicks off on Wednesday, will be the 20th. It’s a big milestone for what was once quite literally just a napkin scribbled with notes. “We’ve come a long way,” Sunny...

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Wondering what to catch at #dcjazzfest this week(end)? Here are picks from CB's @SinnenbergTND & a few musician friends-- capitalbop.com/2024-dc-jazz-…

CB's guide to the 2024 DC Jazz Festival - CapitalBop

This week marks the 20th anniversary of the DC Jazz Festival, and with that comes a lineup worthy of the milestone. This year’s offerings reflect the diverse weave of approaches, textures and...

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I wrote about rekkids for @capitalbop capitalbop.com/6-top-record-…

The 6 D.C.-area record stores that will scratch your vinyl itch - CapitalBop

CapitalBop recently asked Rhome Anderson, aka DJ Stylus, a well-known DMV-area DJ and record collector, to survey D.C.’s under-appreciated landscape of high-quality independent record stores. Below...

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“Best Place for All Your Online Jazz Needs!” Many thanks, @SteveKiviat !! washingtoncitypaper.com/arti…

Best of D.C.™ 2024: Arts & Entertainment

City Paper’s editorial picks for this year’s best of arts and entertainment in the District.

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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 washingtoncitypaper.com/arti…

Best of D.C.™ 2024: Arts & Entertainment

City Paper’s editorial picks for this year’s best of arts and entertainment in the District.

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The Carlyle Room has closed after 2 years of booking r&b and jazz in upscale dc setting w/ food & drink. Jackson ⁦@capitalbop⁩ has the story capitalbop.com/the-carlyle-r…

The Carlyle Room has closed after two years of trying to bring music back to downtown D.C. -...

The Carlye Room, the vintage-minded venue that moved to downtown D.C. from Alexandria two years ago, and quickly became one of the most consistent homes for straight-ahead jazz in the nation’s...

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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. capitalbop.com/the-carlyle-r…

The Carlyle Room has closed after two years of trying to bring music back to downtown D.C. -...

The Carlye Room, the vintage-minded venue that moved to downtown D.C. from Alexandria two years ago, and quickly became one of the most consistent homes for straight-ahead jazz in the nation’s...

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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 capitalbop.com/janel-leppin-…

On new albums by Ensemble Volcanic Ash and Janel & Anthony, cellist Janel Leppin weaves together...

It begins simply enough: a gentle cascade of finger-picked guitar notes high up on the fretboard, at once supporting and complemented by the long, fluid strokes of a bow across cello strings. There...

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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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The #HomeRuleFestival is on Saturday at @TheParksDC! Make sure to get out and enjoy one of #Ward4’s biggest events of the year, with: 🎸 Music from DC legends 🍔 Food trucks & vendors 💿 Vinyl record fair 🎪 Kids games & activities All celebrating DC music & culture!
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