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Vocalist and jazz studies major LaMarione Shepard presents her Junior Recital followed by a Thanksgiving celebration featuring the Small Jazz Ensembles under the direction of Allyn Johnson. Learn more at http://lrdudc.wrlc.org//jazz/events.php/?utm_source=FREE+JAZZAlive+Events+-FALL+2017&utm_campaign=FALL+2015+JAZZAlive+Events
The University of the District of Columbia presents its annual holiday gift to the Washington, D.C. community. The UDC Chorale directed by Richard Odom, starts the evening with a program of choral music followed by the gospel sounds of The Voices, directed by Gerry Gillespie. The UDC Jazz Ensemble directed by Allyn Johnson closes the […]
Live music from 7 to 10 p.m. 4340 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington, DC 20008 P: 202-537 1040
Van Ness Main Street's monthly jazz series takes place a local business on the final Thursday of the month. Join VNMS and performer Nicole Saphos (string bass) at Acacia Bistro on Thursday, January 25 from 6:30pm to 8pm.
Composer/arranger, music historian, and music editor Jeff Sultanof talks about his new book Experiencing Big Band Jazz: A Listener's Companion at a free event in UDC's recital hall. Learn more at http://lrdudc.wrlc.org//jazz/events.php/
Gather at Levine Music with your neighbors and fellow music lovers for a celebration of Leonard Bernstein, and afterward, a reception exclusively for Forest Hills Connection readers. Come and explore […]
Pianist and UDC Jazz Studies Director Allyn Johnson presents a free session of performance and conversation featuring bassist, composer, educator and recording artist Michael Bowie. Learn more at http://lrdudc.wrlc.org//jazz/events.php/
Van Ness Main Street presents an evening of Jazz at Acacia Bistro. Enjoy great music, delicious food & drink specials. Come on out, meet your neighbors and socialize with us! Learn more about Van Ness Main Street's live jazz program and other events at: vannessmainstreet.org Come early for Acacia's amazing Happy Hour menu! Check it […]
Percussionist and jazz studies major Frankey Grayton II presents his Junior Recital along with the Small Jazz Ensembles under the direction of Allyn Johnson, at a free event in UDC's recital hall. Learn more at http://lrdudc.wrlc.org//jazz/events.php/
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