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Free performance by the Reginald Cyntje Group – Brian Settles, tenor sax; Herman Burney, bass; Lenny Robinson, drums; & Reginald Cyntje, trombone & compositions. Learn more at https://lrdudc.wrlc.org/jazz/events.php
Jazz ensembles under the direction of Allyn Johnson celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month. Learn more at https://lrdudc.wrlc.org/jazz/events.php.
Allyn Johnson and the UDC JAZZtet, featuring the powerful saxophonist Bruce Williams, pay tribute to Howard “Kingfish” Franklin, Jr. — drummer, bandleader, educator and UDC Jazz Studies graduate. Learn more […]
Join Rock Creek Conservancy, National Park Service, and Rock Creek Fellow Isaac Wilson for an evening celebrating our public green spaces with an evening of freestyling and spoken word performances. This event is open to people of all backgrounds and experiences to come perform their own works, and enjoy time in the park as a […]
Jazz@Wesley presents the Steve Washington Quartet. Steve is a jazz singer in the great tradition of Billy Eckstine. His rich and nuanced vocal stylings have mesmerized audiences at such notable DMV venues as Blues Alley, the Carlyle Club, and the Katzen Arts Center. Come out for a great evening of jazz classics. More info: nationalchurch.org/jazz […]
Van Ness Main Street's Art All Night 2022 will be an evening filled with local music, dance, film, art and community all along Connecticut Ave in Van Ness, Forest Hills […]
From the island of St. John, Virgin Islands, acclaimed artist Victor Provost is regarded as one of the world’s leading voices on the unique, and often misunderstood, steelpan. He weaves seamlessly between Caribbean Roots music, Straight-Ahead jazz, and World Rhythms. More info: nationalchurch.org/jazz Location: Wesley Campus, National United Methodist Church, 5312 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, […]
Join Tenleytown Main Street as it celebrates the visual and performing arts, showcasing the diverse talents of the city’s creative community. Public and private spaces throughout Tenleytown will transform into pop-up galleries and performance stages to welcome more than 150 visual and performing artists from across the DC Metro Area. Experience art, music, dance, and […]
Allyn Johnson plays the Hammond B3 and is joined by guest saxophonist Paul Carr, and drummer Ynomrah Hicks. Learn more at https://lrdudc.wrlc.org/jazz/events.php/
October 22, 2022 6:30 – 8:30 pm Jazz at Wesley is proud to present Iva Jean Ambush, a renowned DC jazz vocalist. Like her idol Billie Holiday, Iva has a unique sense of phrasing and interpreting music. But it’s her scatting that brings the room alive, in the style of Ella Fitzgerald. A wonderful interpreter […]
Vocalist and jazz studies major Jade Jacobs presents her Junior Recital. Learn more at https://lrdudc.wrlc.org/jazz/events.php/
Levine's Young Concert Artist Series master class and performance with tenor Daniel McGrew. Learn more at https://www.levinemusic.org/event/young-concert-artist-series-daniel-mcgrew-tenor/
November 19, 2022 6:30 – 8:30 pm Flutist. Singer. Composer. Alex Hamburger is part of the Next Wave of jazz musicians invigorating the artform. A 2022 Strathmore Artist in Resident, Alex is a much-in-demand, emerging talent. More info: nationalchurch.org/jazz Location: Wesley Campus, National United Methodist Church, 5312 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC (Two blocks north […]
Levine School of Music's recital from students of all ages and abilities. Learn more at https://www.levinemusic.org/event/recital-11-20-22/
Music with Love & Hope Sunday, November 20, 7:30 PM DC Campus: NW This benefit concert, featuring a variety of music by current and former Levine Music faculty and organized by Bulava.org, is a fundraiser for children of Ukraine. Purchase tickets here: https://www.levinemusic.org/event/music-with-love-hope/