DCjazz Events – DCjazz https://dcjazz.com Just another jazz site! Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:18:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 Ledisi sings Dinah Washington at Strathmore https://dcjazz.com/ledisi-sings-dinah-washington-at-strathmore/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:18:37 +0000 https://dcjazz.com/?p=3710 Ledisi: For Dinah

Ledisi: For Dinah
Fri & Sat, Aug 21 & 22

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Ledisi blends Dinah Washington’s signature charisma with her own spirit, and the elegance of R&B history. In this tribute to the “Queen of the Blues,” the Grammy Award-winning vocalist shines a light on the legacy of the icon whose impact can still be felt and heard today.

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]]> Make the Most of Your Summer – July 26 in Annapolis! https://dcjazz.com/make-the-most-of-your-summer-july-26-in-annapolis/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:19:20 +0000 https://dcjazz.com/?p=3706 Email from Jazz Beyond Borders


Annapolis Jazz & Roots

invites you to a special event

Join us on Sunday, July 26
 
 
 

The SoulJourners Band


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Get ready for a special event in the maritime heart of Annapolis. On Sunday, July 26, Annapolis Jazz & Roots will invite music loving residents and visitors to Eastport United Methodist Church (EUMC), to attend the annual Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival fundraiser.


The ever-popular SoulJourners band will entertain in shows at 4 PM and 6 PM. Relax and chill out in your seat or get out on the dance floor if the spirit moves you. Complimentary drinks and birthday cake will be served commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence, and who knows, you might buy a winning raffle ticket!

 

EUMC and other valued Venue Partners help bring jazz and roots music to Annapolis residents and visitors each November as part of the Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival. Several festival partners will be on hand on July 26 to meet and greet attendees and join in the fun.


The SoulJourners features award winning, seasoned musicians who perform widely in the DMV. Known for their engaging sound and dynamic stage presence, they offer a rich repertoire of jazz, Latin jazz, funk, pop and blues. 


Their well-crafted set list will include ground breaking tunes such as the innovative “Blue Bossa,” written by trumpeter Kenny Dorham in 1963 and “I Want You Back” released in 1969. The hit single heralded the album Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5. Music buffs will also appreciate hearing “Mr. Magic,” a breakout hit for saxophonist Grover Washington, Jr. in 1974 fusing jazz funk and smooth jazz.


Bandleader and bassist David Arthur has performed in many popular groups including Jazz Mosaic and Harmonic Fifth. The latter jazz outfit played the Baltimore region and historic venues in the nation’s capital such as Mr. Henry’s, Twins Jazz and Westminster Presbyterian Church. Along with Arthur, the band features Carl Corse on tenor saxophone, Charlotte Kuethe on vocals, Jim Stivers on guitar and Brad Strader on drums.


In addition to EUMC, festival Venue Partners include Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library, Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum, St. Luke’s Church, Pip Moyer Recreation Center, Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis, Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts and Peerless Rens Club.


The 2026 festival will be held weekends, November 6-15. Stay tuned for the lineup! Attendees come from many states and the July 26 affair will help fund some of the free and low-cost events to be offered.


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Location: Eastport UM Church

926 Bay Ridge Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403

Free and convenient parking in back of the church


Learn more about last year’s festival. 
 

 Jazz Beyond Borders has been a leading presenter and promoter of jazz in the Mid-Atlantic since 2015, and a proud AJRF sponsor since 2020.

]]> The Larry Fuller Trio celebrates International Jazz Week at Keystone Korner https://dcjazz.com/the-larry-fuller-trio-celebrates-international-jazz-week-at-keystone-korner/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:32:34 +0000 https://dcjazz.com/?p=3698

THE LARRY FULLER TRIO

Wednesday, April 29 at 7 p.m.

Keystone Korner Baltimore – 1350 Lancaster Street

Info & Tickets:  Keystone Korner Baltimore – InstantSeats

Since touring with Ray Brown in early 2000s, GRAMMY-nominated Larry Fuller has built a reputation as one of the hardest-swinging jazz pianists on the scene.

Now a Yamaha-endorsed artist, Fuller learned his craft the ‘old-school way’ – on the bandstand performing with legendary ensembles:  Ray Brown Trio, Jeff Hamilton Trio, John Pizzarelli Quartet, and more!

Video:  Larry Fuller Trio “Newest Blues”, Dec 2025

“For anyone steeped in jazz, it just can’t get much better.” ~ Downbeat Magazine critic, Mark Sheldon

]]> Jazz Heritage Series featuring the music of Sammy Nestico! https://dcjazz.com/jazz-heritage-series-featuring-the-music-of-sammy-nestico/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:44:21 +0000 https://dcjazz.com/?p=3694 DCjazz
Air Force Band

Jazz Heritage Series keeps swingin’ next week with the Airmen of Note, featuring the music of Sammy Nestico!

Thursday, March 12 at 7:30 P.M.
Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall
4915 E Campus Drive
Alexandria, VA 22311

Join the Airmen of Note on March 12 for a special musical tribute to legendary big band composer and bandleader Sammy Nestico! A distinguished alumnus and former leader of the Airmen of Note, Nestico’s soulful arrangements have defined the gold standard of big band music and helped shape the sound of American jazz for generations.

This concert is FREE and open to the public.
Please register at the link below for tickets:

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]]> Sundays – Jazz and fine dining at Philippe Chow https://dcjazz.com/sundays-jazz-and-fine-dining-at-philippe-chow/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:23:12 +0000 https://dcjazz.com/?p=3682 Philippe
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“All That Jazz” at Philippe Chow DC  located at the Wharf at  635 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024.
Complimentary performances: on select Sundays 5:30pm to 7:30pm  
Upcoming Dates: October 26 • November 9 – Click here for our full music schedule

Join us for dinner or pull up a seat at the bar.
It’s going to be a fabulous evening! Make a reservation today.

The Philippe Chow Jazz series pairs the elegance of Philippe Chow’s signature dining experience
with the soulful sounds of live jazz, creating the perfect setting for an unforgettable Sunday evening.
Indulge in handcrafted cocktails, elevated Beijing-style cuisine, and the warm ambiance of live performance
in our sophisticated dining room or at our stunning bar.

]]> Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival – November 7-16 https://dcjazz.com/annapolis-jazz-roots-festival-november-7-16/ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 21:28:02 +0000 https://dcjazz.com/?p=3678 Email from Jazz Beyond Borders


JAZZ & WORLD MUSIC ON THE BAY!

Two Weekends at the Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival

November 7-16, 2025
 
 
 

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Maryland’s historic capital on the Chesapeake is a terrific place to enjoy jazz and roots music. In 2025 the beautiful city on the Bay pays tribute to international performing artists and local legends. Attend events at eight venues in Eastport and surrounding neighborhoods.


WEEKEND ONE


November 7 Shows at 6 PM & 8 PM

Alexus Tantau & Letitia VanSant with Rusty Sal

Tribute to Eva Cassidy

Peerless Rens Club



November 8 at 1 PM

Jabari & J.C. Jefferson

Interview & Discussion

How Music Inspires Art

Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum


November 8 at 2 PM

J.C. Jefferson Quartet

Salute to Quincy Jones

Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum


November 9 at 3 PM

Michael McHenry Tribe

Soulful Funk & Rock

Pip Moyer Recreation Center



Most festival sites have free onsite parking. Peerless Rens has street parking and more free parking four blocks away at Eastport Shopping Center. For Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum, we recommend the South Street Lot off Church Circle or Gott’s Court Garage on Calvert Street.


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Visit Annapolis Jazz and Roots Festival to learn more

Reserve seats for ticketed and free events and please

consider making a donation to help fund free events. Thank you!
 
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Jazz Beyond Borders, P. O. Box 4922 Annapolis, MD 21403 USA

JBB has been a proud sponsor of Annapolis Jazz & Roots since 2021.

 Thank you for supporting world music and jazz.

]]> Hiromi’s Sonicwonder live at Strathmore! https://dcjazz.com/hiromis-sonicwonder-live-at-strathmore/ Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:58:55 +0000 https://dcjazz.com/?p=3674 Hiromi’s Sonicwonder

Hiromi’s
Sonicwonder
Friday, September 26
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Jazz pianist Hiromi and her magnetic quartet, Sonicwonder, push the boundaries of jazz through a bold, distinctive musical alchemy. Their fearless sense of interplay and deep chemistry shine on her latest release, OUT THERE. On stage, Hiromi leads sharp, high-powered works blending jazz-rock, classical techniques, funk, and pop.

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]]> The Eric Felten Dektette – “A Century of Ellington” https://dcjazz.com/the-eric-felten-dektette-a-century-of-ellington/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 23:47:38 +0000 https://dcjazz.com/?p=3668

flagging DC’s award-winning jazz trombonist, Eric Felten along w/ his swinging 10 piece band will be performing at Georgetown’s iconic jazz club, Blues Alley July 5 & 6. This show celebrates the 100th anniversary of Duke Ellington’s first recordings including the classics: Mood Indigo, It Don’t Mean a Think if it Ain’t Got that Swing, Cotton Club Stump, + many more. Check it out here and let us know if you’d like to chat with Eric about this extra special live performance of Duke’s earliest music.


Born in Arizona, where he learned trombone from his grandfather, Eric Felten moved to Washington, DC after college, where he has been a leader of jazz bands from duos to 30-piece jazz orchestras. He has been hailed as one of the best trombonists of his generation [Doug Ramsey, Rifftides jazz blog] and the Washington Post has called him “a crooner of the first order.” He has recorded with such jazz greats as Kenny Barron, Jimmy Knepper, Joshua Redman, Joe Lovano, Randy Brecker, and Jimmy Cobb

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]]> Special offer! Save on Stanley Clarke N 4Ever https://dcjazz.com/special-offer-save-on-stanley-clarke-n-4ever/ Wed, 21 May 2025 16:11:07 +0000 https://dcjazz.com/?p=3663 KC Jazz
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Stanley Clarke N 4Ever
Eisenhower Theater
Saturday, May 31, 2025

Witness the NEA Jazz Master and five-time Grammy winner on tour celebrating his jazz-fusion legacy and the music that made him a major star. Joining Clarke, 4EVER’s young band members bring a sensational combination of harmony and fierce improvisation encompassing rock, funk, R&B, hip hop, and more.

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Special offer: Use code 623621 or click the link above to access $29 tickets
for select seating!


Box Office (202) 467-4600 | Toll-free (800) 444-1324 | Groups (202) 416-8400

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]]> Get 20% off jazz orchestra tickets at Strathmore! https://dcjazz.com/get-20-off-jazz-orchestra-tickets-at-strathmore/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:58:54 +0000 https://dcjazz.com/?p=3658 Miho Hazama & m_unit Coming to Strathmore
Coming to Strathmore
Miho Hazama
20% OFF tickets with code MIHO20

Grammy-nominated jazz composer and conductor Miho Hazama is internationally-renowned for her innovative compositions and dynamic performances. She has written for acclaimed artists like Joshua Redman, Lionel Loueke, Christian McBride, and Gil Goldstein, and received the 2021 commission from the Monterey Jazz Festival. Hazama and her chamber orchestra, m_unit, will perform arrangements of Thelonius Monk and Herbie Hancock classics, as well as original works.

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