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Tag: DC Jazz Festival

**FILE** Courtesy of dcjazzfest.org
Posted inPress Room

DC JazzFest Announces Opening Night Lineup

by James Wright Jr.July 9, 2024July 9, 2024

The DC Jazz Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary with an Opening Night event featuring three-time Grammy-nominated saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin and Australian jazz titan James Morrison at the new Australian Embassy in Northwest, D.C.

"Footprints of Wayne Shorter" was recently presented by the DC Jazz Festival in the Arena Stage Kogod Cradle in southwest D.C. Performing was the Paul Carr Quintet with special guest Sean Jones. From left is pianist Ryan Hansler, saxophonist Paul Carr, bassist William ‘Mo Betta’ Ledbetter, trumpeter Sean Jones, and drummer Kevin Kearney Jr. (Courtesy of DC Jazz Festival)
Posted inLifestyle

DC Jazz Festival Honors Saxophonist Wayne Shorter

by Brenda C. SilerJune 18, 2024June 18, 2024
DC Collective, a jazz band of alumni from the Duke Ellington School for the Arts, will perform “Ellington at 125: The DC Collective in Concert” on April 28 at Arena Stage. (Top Row, L-R) Bassist/band leader Corcoran Holt, pianist Janelle Gill, and drummer Kweku Sumbry. (Bottom Row, L-R) Trumpeter Al Strong, percussionist Jabari Exum, and tenor saxophonist Brian Settles. (Courtesy of DC Jazz Collective)
Posted inLifestyle

Jazz Musician Corcoran Holt Leads Tribute to Music Educator Davey Yarborough

by Brenda C. SilerApril 24, 2024April 24, 2024
Biko’s Manna recently performed their first American live concert for the DC Jazz Festival at Arena Stage. The core sibling musicians and singers include (from left) Manna Hero, Tau Lion, and Biko Star. Parents Mom Ayanda Pyramid and Dad Sebone Rangata played various instruments with their children. (Courtesy of DCJazzFestival)
Posted inLifestyle

South African Social Media Sensation Biko’s Manna Perform First Live Concert in D.C.

by Brenda C. SilerApril 10, 2024April 11, 2024
The 20th Anniversary DC JazzFest presents South African group Biko's Manna, April 3-4 at Arena Stage Kogod Cradle. (Courtesy of DC JazzFest)
Posted inLifestyle

20th Anniversary DC Jazz Festival Lineup is Full of Power Beginning in April

by Brenda C. SilerMarch 18, 2024March 19, 2024
From left: Pianist Janelle Gill, saxophonist Tia Fuller, bassist Steve Novosel and drummer Koleby Royston perform during the DC Jazz Festival's "Generations Series" at Arena Stage on Oct. 12. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)
Posted inLifestyle

Musicians Share Love of Jazz Across Generations

by Brenda C. SilerOctober 16, 2023October 17, 2023
DC JazzFest Artist-in-Residence and pianist Orrin Evans was curator for the "Generations Series" at Arena Stage. He is backing vocalist Jazzmeia Horn. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)
Posted inLifestyle

Music From Legends and New Talent at the 2023 DC Jazz Festival

by Brenda C. SilerSeptember 5, 2023September 6, 2023
DC JazzFest: Chuck Brown Band, lead by his Daughter K K Brown and her brother Wiley shake up the Yards on Saturday Afternoon with chuck Brown greatest hits and some of their own, in Southeast DC. /Photo by Roy Lewis
Posted inLifestyle

DC Jazz Festival Announces 2023 Season

by James Wright Jr.April 3, 2023April 3, 2023
Posted inArts

A Bit of Everything From Christian McBride

by Brenda C. SilerSeptember 8, 2022September 8, 2022
"Come see me do my thing on the drums." (Courtesy of DC Jazzfest)
Posted inD Kevin McNeir, Lifestyle

Diversity is the Word Which Best Describes DC Jazz Festival’s Lineup

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior EditorAugust 24, 2022August 24, 2022

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