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,…
KC Jazz 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,…
Miho Hazama & m_unit Coming to Strathmore 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.…
Coming to Strathmore An electrifying blend of Latin jazz, chorinho, samba, and other vibrant genres from Latin America and the African Diaspora. Experience a historic collaboration of musical innovation as Brazilian bandolist Hamilton de Holanda joins forces with Arturo O’Farrill and his mighty Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra. Use code DCJAZZ for $25 OFF orchestra seats!
Publick Playhouse Immerse yourself in a musical journey that celebrates freedom and self-expression. Akua Allrich’s tribute to Nina Simone and Miriam Makeba promises to empower and inspire you! Tribute to Nina Simone & Miriam Makeba with Akua Allrich Saturday, February 1 at 8 pm Publick Playhouse 5445 Landover Road Cheverly, MD 20874 Jazz vocalist and…
Hylton Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra with Branford Marsalis Saturday, February 1 at 8 p.m. Center for the Arts at George Mason University Jim Carroll, artistic director GRAMMY Award-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis joins the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra in this special concert. An exceptionally versatile musician, Marsalis is a band leader, featured classical soloist, and composer, winning three…
MAJF DC’s Premiere Winter Jazz Festival “Playing The Changes” “Click Here” to Purchase Tickets The long-awaited Annual Presidents’ Weekend Winter Jazz Festival is back, and this year, we’re “playing the changes”! Mark your calendars for February 14-16, 2025, as we unveil an exciting new chapter at the Bethesda Marriott, located at 5151 Pooks Hill Road,…
Publick Playhouse Celebrate the season in spectacular style with Sylver Logan Sharp: Home for the Holidays concert at Publick Playhouse! Sylver Logan Sharp: Home for the Holidays Saturday, December 21 at 8 pm Publick Playhouse 5445 Landover Road Cheverly, MD 20784 Duke Ellington School of the Arts Alum and former lead singer of the legendary…
FIVE SPOT PROJECT FEATURING THE MUSIC OF ERIC DOLPHY, BOOKER LITTLE, AND MAL WALDRON CELEBRATES HISTORIC ALBUM “ERIC DOLPHY AT THE FIVE SPOT” Saturday, August 24th, 8:00-9:30 PM An Die Musik l 409 North Charles Street l Baltimore, MD 21201 410.385.2638 In-person Tickets Livestream Tickets The Five Spot Project features: Todd Marcus and Griffin Woodard…
KC Jazz JUST ANNOUNCED! 2024-2025 JAZZ SEASON AT THE KENNEDY CENTER ★ Cutting-edge performances ★ ★ Iconic music + jazz legends ★ ★ Celebrated artists ★ SUBSCRIBE NOW FOR EARLY ACCESS & BEST SEATS! We Insist! Freedom Now Suite Max Roach Centennial Max Roach, composer | Oscar Brown, lyricist Nasheet Waits, drums & Music Director…
Paul Grammy Winning Trumpeter Randy Brecker and Paul Carr at Blues Alley! Washington, DC – Prepare for a Night of Jazz Magic with Paul Carr and Randy Brecker at Blues Alley! Renowned saxophonist Paul Carr is set to join forces with Grammy-winning trumpeter Randy Brecker for an extraordinary evening of “Real Jazz” at Blues Alley…
Hylton MASON JAZZ CAMP 2024 The Mason Jazz Camp, held on the George Mason University Fairfax Campus, is an inclusive, intensive program, for musicians (instrumental and vocal) of all levels (Under-18 and Adult Tracks), with a desire to advance their musical artistry and professionalism. The Mason Jazz Camp offers classes in improvisation, jazz theory, ear…
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Hylton Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra Saturday, Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center Carnival Celebration Jim Carroll, artistic director Celebrate Mardi Gras early with Northern Virginia’s own Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra in Carnival Celebration: Music from New Orleans to Rio to the Islands. Dress up in your Mardi Gras beads, don a mask, and enjoy…
KC Jazz The Kennedy Center celebrates Ellington 125 Throughout the 2023–2024 season, the Kennedy Center commemorates Duke Ellington’s 125 birthday with institution-wide celebrations of the American icon who changed how the world heard music. An outstanding musician, charismatic band leader, and prolific composer, the Washington, D.C. native was an innovator across an expansive and eclectic…
KC Jazz A Jazz New Year’s Eve Jazzmeia Horn and Her Noble Force Kennedy Center Terrace Theater Sunday, December 31 “Horn is among the most exciting young vocalists in jazz, with a proud traditionalism that keeps her tightly linked to the sound of classic figures like Nancy Wilson and Betty Carter, but a vivacity of…
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Hylton Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra with Christian McBride, bass Jim Carroll, artistic director Saturday, October 28 at 8 p.m. For the past 20 years, Christian McBride has been one of the most prolific and well-known figures of jazz, and for good reason. You might know him as an eight-time GRAMMY Award-winning bassist, or as the velvety…
KC Jazz El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico Kennedy Center Concert Hall Sunday, August 13 Led by pianist and musical director Rafael Ithier, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico is hailed as one of Puerto Rico’s greatest dance bands. With a rich legacy spanning six decades, this 13-piece ensemble has become synonymous with the irresistible…
Chief Adjuah Kennedy Center Terrace Theater Friday, August 18 Following sold-out Kennedy Center performances, two-time Edison Award–winning and five-time Grammy Award®–nominated trumpeter, composer, and producer Chief Adjuah (formerly known as Christian Scott) returns to the stage with music from his expansive career. Drawing from their prolific and critically acclaimed discography, Chief Adjuah will present an…
Fran Vielma Jazz Orchestra, this June 16th at Mr. Henry’s DC, featuring contemporary Pan- American Jazz! This event is part of a bimonthly residency that Fran holds to honor Pan-American music alongside world-class players from the Mid Atlantic & East Coast regions. Hailing from the Venezuelan Andes, Fran Vielma is a critically acclaimed and multi…
DCjazz Calvin Jones BIG BAND Jazz Festival Monday, April 24, 2023 at 8 PM The BIG BAND sound makes a long-awaited return as the powerhouse jazz ensembles from the University of the District of Columbia (dir. Allyn Johnson), Howard University (dir. Fred Irby III) and the University of Maryland (dir. Tim Powell) celebrate Jazz Appreciation…
Hylton We are super excited to be hosting the inaugural College Park Jazz Fest at The Hall CP on Sunday, April 16th 12-6 PM, in partnership with The Clarice Performing Arts Center! We have an amazing lineup ready for you starting with the very lively Crush Funk Brass Band, followed by The Julieta Eugenio Trio…
Publick Playhouse Join us for a wonderful night of music with celebrated vocalist and songwriter Lizz Wright Lizz Wright: Live In Concert Sat., Apr. 15, 2023, 8 pm “What I like is not a particular genre, it’s storytelling. There’s a lot of great storytelling in jazz and in folk and in country music” – Lizz…
2023 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater April 1 Join the Kennedy Center and National Endowment for the Arts for a rousing concert honoring the esteemed recipients of the 2023 NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship: violinist Regina Carter, saxophonist Kenny Garrett, and drummer Louis Hayes—as well as Sue Mingus, recipient of the 2023…
Jazz In The Country brings all-day music to the historic Mt. Bethel Retreat Center. Celebrate and honor Mt. Bethel’s rich legacy while enjoying jazzy tunes, delightful fare and scenic Potomac views. Jazz In The Country 2023 stars the dynamic urban-jazz pianist Kayla Waters, special guest Paula Atherton on saxophone and guitarist Jacob Webb. Plus Latin jazz…
VOICES OF MISSISSIPPI Saturday, February 4, 8pm An immersive multimedia concert combining blues, folk, gospel music and storytelling to celebrate Mississippi history and blues and explore an essential piece of the American cultural fabric. Featuring performances by Bobby Rush, Sharde Thomas, and Luther and Cody Dickinson of the North Mississippi Allstars. The show includes…
Herbie Hancock Kennedy Center Concert Hall June 27 The legendary pianist and composer graces the Kennedy Center Concert Hall with an unmissable, one-night-only performance! Over a career spanning more than 60 years, modern jazz icon Herbie Hancock has stretched musical limits and genres while always staying true to his unmistakable sound. Now in the sixth…
Paula HAZEL MITCHELL-BELL & VINCE EVANS RETURN TO BLUES ALLEY WITH AN A-LIST BAND & SPECIAL GUESTS FOUR EXCITING SHOWS – TUESDAYS IN FEBRUARY! Get tickets now for Valentine’s Day and other great shows “Classy and uptown” – Chris Spector, Midwest Jazz Record “Top shelf jazz vocal with a top shelf crew” …
Perfect Pairs – Sunday, January 29 at the Carlyle Room Lauren Scales (vocals), Mike Flanagan (sax) and Chris Grasso (piano) team up for an East Coast tour to celebrate inspiring vocal-instrumental partnerships from different eras, from Nancy Wilson & Cannonball Adderley to D’Angelo & Questlove. On Sunday, January 29, 7pm they’ll bring their show to…
jazz 4 Justice You are invited! Jazz4Justice presents the Eric Byrd Trio on Wednesday, December 7th at Cinema Arts Theatre in Fairfax at 9650 Main Street, Fairfax VA from 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Tickets are $20 and include hors d’oeuvres and a chance at door prizes. You may purchase tickets from the Cinema Arts website…
Paula Jazz returns to Maryland’s capital on the Bay with a new festival. The historic city celebrates its musical heritage with concerts and lectures for adults and families Nov. 4 – 15. Inaugural year events take place at four sites in Eastport, the “Left Bank” of Annapolis. Watch the Video and reserve your your seats…
Mason Center for the Arts presents Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Study with Jason Moran & Friends… Chucho Valdés presents “La Creación” Sunday Oct. 16, 2022 8p.m. With the Yoruban Orchestra Hilario Durán & John Beasley, Musical Director The extraordinary summation of an extraordinary career! Great Cuban pianist and composer Chucho Valdés presents “La Creación,” a bold new work for big band, Afro-Cuban percussion, and vocals.…
DANIELLE WERTZ, Jazz Songstress Single Release / CD Pre-Release Tour October 1 8 p.m. • Arts Barn Tickets $35/$20 Youth (18 and under) | $20 Livestream Danielle Wertz is an award-winning artist on the rise, making a name for herself as a jazz vocalist, composer and arranger. The New York City based artist weaves together…
Join us for a special evening of creative splendor combining live-cinema visual art by SUE-C with neoclassical, classical, and jazz music written by contemporary composers EMMANUEL DUBOIS, ELI TAMAR, SERGE KHRICHENKO, and ANDERS LUNDEGARD in sacred style titled “Prayer for Peace.” The event will be presented on Sunday, October 2, at 6 pm, at the…
KC Jazz Jazz On The Potomac in King George VA Billboard-charting flutist Kim Scott headlines the 3rd Annual Jazz In The Country Benefit Jazz Fest set for August 27, 2022. Festival proceeds go to the historic, Black-owned Mt. Bethel Retreat Center in King George – home of Jazz In The Country festivals. The picturesque 75+…
KC Jazz JUST ANNOUNCED! Kennedy Center 2022/2023 Jazz Season Cutting-edge performances Iconic music + jazz legends Celebrated artists “Within our 2022/2023 season, leading jazz players will roll into the Ken Cen, creating lasting memories. From duos and string quartets to big bands, we have it all. Certified guitar innovator George Benson will showcase why guitar…
CCC Join us for the Children’s Cancer Cause 5th Annual Jazz in June event on June 16th from 6-8 pm at The Hamilton in Washington, DC, or participate virtually! In addition to drinks and appetizers, you’ll enjoy tremendous jazz performances from the Eric Byrd Trio plus an exciting auction with items from The Ritz-Carlton, Costco,…
GMU MASON JAZZ CAMP 2022 You are invited to attend the Mason Jazz Camp, an inclusive, intensive program, for musicians (instrumental and vocal) of all levels, with a desire to advance their musical artistry and professionalism. (Responsible people of all ages are welcome to attend). At the Mason Jazz Camp, you will participate in classes in improvisation, jazz…
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Jeff Goldblum JEFF GOLDBLUM & THE MILDRED SNITZER ORCHESTRA Fri, May 6, 8pm Along with his band, Goldblum presents an eclectic evening of jazz standards – like “Straighten Up and Fly Right” and “Come On-A My House” – trivia, and audience Q&A.
Study with Jason Moran & Friends… Yemandja May 6 & 7, 2022 Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater Five-time Grammy®–winner Angélique Kidjo’s theatrical work makes its anticipated D.C. premiere. 10% off tickets!* Conceived by Angélique Kidjo, Jean Hebrail, and Naïma Hebrail Kidjo Book and Lyrics by Naïma Hebrail Kidjo Music by Angélique Kidjo and Jean Hebrail Inspired…
Hylton Great Performances at Mason Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra featuring Maria Schneider, Conductor Mason Artist-in-Residence Saturday, April 16 at 8 p.m. George Mason Center for the Arts Concert Hall GRAMMY Award-winning composer, conductor, and Mason Artist-in-Residence Maria Schneider conducts Northern Virginia’s own Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra in a night of cool, expressive jazz. The evening’s repertory includes…
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA with WYNTON MARSALIS Fri, April 8, 8pm Led by jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, the dynamic Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra gives a centenary performance in honor of the great Charles Mingus. With a blend of swinging hard bop, Afro-Latin grooves, and deeply felt blues…
Todd Marcus Jazz Orchestra performs in DC and MD this Thursday-Saturday Paul Austerlitz and Bass Clarinet Power featuring Todd Marcus Saturday, April 2, 7pm An die Musik Live! 409 N. Charles St. Baltimore, MD 21201 Paul Austerlitz – bass clarinet Todd Marcus – bass clarinet Harry Appelman – piano Blake Meister – bass Eric Kennedy…
Hylton Don’t miss Star of Broadway’s Hamilton Live in Concert. Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result is required for audience members through May 1, 2022. Beginning May 2, select events may require proof of vaccination or a negative test result. Updated policy here.
KC Jazz The Club at Studio K returns! The Club at Studio K is D.C.’s newest destination to experience the very best in contemporary music and culture. Showcasing a dynamic mix of rising stars and highly celebrated artists working in the genres of comedy, contemporary music, Hip Hop, jazz, and new music in an intimate…
2022 Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival February 18 – 20, 2022, President’s Day Weekend, is going to include a sumptuous menu of jazz masters and emerging artists to perform at the Hilton Hotel and Executive Meeting Center, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852. This year’s MAJF headliners include: Kenny Garrett, Buster Williams, Tia Fuller, The Baylor Project,…
KC Jazz Christian McBride, The Movement Revisited Friday, February 4 at 8 p.m. Kennedy Center Concert Hall “Sometimes boisterous and sometimes contemplative, sometimes playful and sometimes thunderously powerful, Christian McBride’s ‘The Movement Revisited’ is one of those rare works of art that impresses not just with its depth, but with its breadth.” (NJArts) A night…
KC Jazz Jimmy Greene Quintet Friday, January 21 at 7:30 p.m. Kennedy Center Family Theater Saxophonist, composer, music professor, and activist Jimmy Greene brings his quintet to the Kennedy Center for a night of reflection on our state of current political affairs—and how he found inspiration after unimaginable family tragedy. “Love Wins” is the message…
Pat Metheny Side-Eye PAT METHENY Side-Eye with James Francies & Joe Dyson Sat, Nov 13 All guests attending events inside Strathmore’s venues are required to wear a mask and show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative test. Learn more.
Hylton George Mason University Celebrates 20 years of Jazz4Justice! Established in 2001 by Fairfax, VA attorney Edward L. Weiner, Esq. and Founder of Mason Jazz Studies, Jim Carroll, Jazz4Justice is an award-winning annual concert presented by Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV) and Mason Jazz Studies. Jazz4Justice is a truly unique event where attorney’s, judges, students and members…
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KC Jazz Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra with Dr. Cornel West Saturday, October 30 at 7 and 9 p.m. The Kennedy Center – Terrace Theater Arturo O’Farrill—leader of the “first family of Afro-Cuban Jazz” (New York Times)—brings his three-time Grammy®-winning Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra to the Kennedy Center for a groundbreaking collaboration…
KC Jazz Hadestown October 13–31, 2021 | Kennedy Center Opera House Music and lyrics by Anaïs Mitchell “The songs are gorgeous, the band is hot, and the lyrics are eerily apt for the times.” – The New Yorker $59 select orchestra seats!* Use code 436657 if ordering in person or by phone. Welcome to Hadestown,…
GMU Mason Jazz Student For a Day Saturday, OCTOBER 9 9am – 5pm George Mason University De Laski Performing Arts Building 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 FREE to attend and participate. Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a music major at George Mason University? Join us for our Mason Jazz…
Publick Playhouse Join us as we celebrate the music of vibraphonist Warren Wolf! Saturday, September 25, 2021, 8pm Warren Wolf: History of Vibes Cost: $25/Adult; $20/Seniors, Students, Children Purchase Tickets at: 301-277-1710 or visit here online. Join us as we celebrate the music of vibraphonist Warren Wolf! Warren will showcase the styles of many…
Robert Glasper Residency: Dinner Party x Black Radio The Kennedy Center – Club at Studio K *Special Offer – Use the promo code 433832 to access tickets from $29 on select performances Five-time Grammy Award-winning pianist, composer, producer, and founding Kennedy Center Hip Hop Culture Council Member Robert Glasper returns to the intimate Club at…
IS Template Ron Carter Foursight Quartet w/ Renee Rosnes, Jimmy Greene & Payton Crossley Thursday, August 19 – Sunday, August 22 The legendary bassist and bandleader Ron Carter swings into Keystone Korner Baltimore this summer w/ Renee Rosnes, Jimmy Greene & Payton Crossley for four nights of wonderful music from Thursday-Sunday, August 19-22. RON…
Wolf Trap Tickets on sale now! Full Schedule at wolftrap.org! 1551 Trap Road Vienna, VA 22182 Full Calendar and More at wolftrap.org
IS Template Paquito D’Rivera Celebrates Todd Barkan’s 75th birthday! Friday, August 13 – Sunday, August 15 with: Diego Urcola- Trumpet Alex Brown – Piano Hamish Smith – Bass Juan Chiavassa- Drums Sean Jones- Trumpet Denise King – Vocals Todd Marcus – Bass Clarinet Paquito D’Rivera defies categorization. The winner of fourteen GRAMMY Awards,…
Want To Play Jazz In A Group? The Jazz Workshop will be re-opening for in-person sessions in our space in Tysons Corner, VA on Saturday, June 19th. We offer sessions on weekends, weeknights and weekdays. We will put you in a session that accommodates your busy schedule. Our well-appointed space has a full drum set,…
Publick Playhouse Join Us for Free Live Virtual Jazz Performances and Conversations at Publick Playhouse Thursday, June 10, 2021, 8 – 9 pm Raul Midón Performance and Artist Talk Tune in Live on the Arts PG Parks Facebook Page Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and guitarist Raul Midón has earned renown as one of music’s most distinctive and…
Have you heard about the Children’s Cancer Cause 4th Annual Jazz in June event? Normally held at The Hamilton in Washington, DC, this year’s event is FREE to all and will be held online Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 8 PM EDT! Please join us for a great evening of jazz plus the opportunity to…
IS Template Lua Project Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 4:00pm Lua Project invites the whole family to experience “Mexilachian Music,” the joyful confluence of original and traditional music from Mexico, Appalachia, and the Atlantic basin, featuring eclectic musical styles across cultures and times. Get Tickets The Rock-A-Sonics Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 4:00pm Slip into…
Now on Sale: Live from Van Gelder Studio! *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Final Days for Tickets to the next Live from Van Gelder Studio concert May 15th & 16th Get Tickets This time, we’re featuring the historic Van Gelder Studio Organ. The very instrument that has been heard on countless recordings by Jimmy Smith, Ray Charles, Larry Young,…
Arts Club Livestream: Mon. May 3 at 7pm Piano Jazz at the Arts Club Season 7 Saxophonist Roxy Coss with Pianist Burnett Thompson LIVESTREAM TICKETS $5 Concert remains available to enjoy for one week after May 3 “An exceptional young talent” Downbeat Magazine ROXY COSS is among the most innovative performers on the…
May is “Diva Month” at Blues Alley as we bring the best in Washington, DC vocal entertainment to you over the next five weeks.
The Kennedy Center presents On Stage at the Opera House: An Evening of Jazz and Dance With Alonzo King, Jason Moran, Tiler Peck, and Gregory Porter LIVE digital performance May 1 at 8 p.m. Acclaimed artists meld their music and movement for an electrifying collaboration! Enjoy an extraordinary fusion of dance and jazz featuring award–winning…
Tribute to Sonny Rollins Sunday, May 02, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. Featuring Mason Jazz Faculty This performance will take place on Mason Pond Lawn. $25 adult, $12.50 Youth through Grade 12 Buy Tickets The talented Mason Jazz Facultysalutes tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins, long heralded as “the greatest living jazz improviser,” whocontinues to inspire generations…
Levine’s JazzFest 2021 Live performances, workshops, master classes and panel discussions will take place throughout the weekend focusing on the state of jazz education and celebrating jazz in Washington, DC. Streaming from Washington, DC April 16-18 Free! Full schedule will be available soon. RSVP to receive schedule updates. This is a virtual event; access to…
Hylton Enjoy the 2020 Grammy® Award-winning quintet, Ranky Tanky, in a digital concert that is part folk, part funk, and totally fearless. When their outdoor concert had to be canceled in October, the Hylton Center sprang into action to record their concert onstage with the stunning Merchant Hall behind them. With a sound that’s both…
Ushering in a New Year and a New Era, Obasi Akoto’s Oceanic Jazz Orchestra presents “The Promise,” a multicultural and adventuresome musical experience led by the visionary bassist and composer Obasi Akoto and a Mid-Atlantic All Star jazz/classical remix featuring Warren Wolf, vibes, piano; Eric Kennedy, drums; Tim Green, alto saxophone; John Lee, guitar; and…
March 28, 2016 Miles Davis played there. So did John Coltrane, Duke Ellington and Cab Calloway. And on Sunday, drummer Quincy Phillips — dressed in a faux fur coat, blue-feathered shirt and plaid flare pants — prepared for his final set at the legendary jazz club on U Street NW. “This place is…
