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Allyn Johnson invites flutist, composer, educator and UDC Jazz Ensemble alumnus, Jamal Brown for a free session of conversation and performance. Learn more at http://lrdudc.wrlc.org//jazz/events.php/
Free performances from UDC students. Learn more at http://lrdudc.wrlc.org//jazz/events.php/
Van Ness Main Street presents an Evening of Jazz with Tommy Cecil & Robert Redd In a continuing series, Van Ness Main Street presents a free evening of live, local jazz at Tesoro Restaurant and Bar on Thursday, March 22nd from 6:30-8pm. Details and artists' bios: http://vannessmainstreet.org/event/jazzvn-at-tesoro-restaurant
Professor of Music Saul Lilienstein presents the lecture series "Leonard Bernstein: Reaching for All the Notes..." Learn more at https://levine.formstack.com/forms/17_18_saul
Join Karen Spellman and Bill Brower for a discussion on the historic Capital City Jazz Festival that they produced from 1985-1988. Veteran arts and civil rights activist Karen Spellman has a history of producing events specializing in large-scaled cultural and social justice programs. Jazz historian, writer and producer Bill Brower is a longtime concert and […]
Celebrate the opening night of the 5th annual Levine JazzFest with a free jam session lead by Jazz Program Chair Gary Prince and members of the Levine Jazz Faculty. Instrumentalists, vocalists, and observers of all ages and skill levels are welcome to come play in a friendly, coached environment. Learn more at http://www.levinemusic.org/upcoming-events-dc-nw/event/1552
Pianists, instrumentalists and vocalists from ages 6-18 compete in this solo competition. Learn more at http://www.levinemusic.org/upcoming-events-dc-nw/event/1397
Jazz ensembles under the direction of Allyn Johnson celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month in a variety of flavors, at a free event in UDC's recital hall. Learn more at http://lrdudc.wrlc.org//jazz/events.php/
Learn more at http://www.levinemusic.org/upcoming-events-dc-nw/event/1572
Washington Performing Arts and Levine will present the annual Misbin Family Memorial Chamber Music Competition. The competition is open to instrumental chamber music students, as well as adult amateurs and adult professionals and will be judged by a panel chosen by Washington Performing Arts and Levine from members of the greater Washington music community. Learn […]
Head to Tesoro on Thursday, April 26th, 6:30 to 8 p.m. for another evening of VN Jazz! Van Ness Main Street is excited to announce Alison Crockett will be our special guest! Alison's voice has provided a velvety, sensual finishing touch for cutting edge beats -- her voice dripping with soul and generous helpings of […]
Jazz ensembles from the University of the District of Columbia (directed by Allyn Johnson), Howard University (directed by Fred Irby III), and the University of Maryland (directed by Chris Vadala) will perform at UDC to cap off Jazz Appreciation Month. Tickets are $20 (general admission), $15 (seniors), and $10 (students). Learn more and buy tickets […]
An solo voice performance from Levine alumnus David Wolff. Learn more at http://www.levinemusic.org/upcoming-events-dc-nw/event/1427
The Friends of Forest Hills Playground + The Erich Cabe Team will bring you another fun, all-ages concert on Saturday, July 28th at the Forest Hills Park amphitheater (3200 block of Brandywine Street, by the tennis courts). The duo behind Naked Blue has shared the stage with Joe Cocker, John Mayer and Aimee Mann, among […]
Join Friends of Forest Hills Playground + The Erich Cabe Team for our last free, all-ages summer concert at the Forest Hills Park amphitheater (3200 block of Brandywine Street, by […]