Events – DCjazz https://dcjazz.com Just another jazz site! Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:44:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 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
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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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]]> The Music of Stan Kenton Comes to Mason on 2/28 https://dcjazz.com/the-music-of-stan-kenton-comes-to-mason-on-2-28/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:34:01 +0000 https://dcjazz.com/?p=3690 Hylton
GMU

Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra
with Vaughn Wiester
Saturday, Feb. 28 at 8 p.m.
Center for the Arts at George Mason University

The Music of Stan Kenton
Jim Carroll, artistic director

photo Audience favorite Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra returns to celebrate the music of Grammy Award-winning jazz bandleader, composer, and pianist Stan Kenton. Known for his innovative and brassy approach to big band jazz, he developed what became known in the 1940s as “The Wall of Sound.” Many great artists passed through the Stan Kenton Orchestra, one of the best-known West Coast ensembles, including saxophonists Art Pepper and Stan Getz, singer Anita O’Day, and trumpeter Shorty Rogers. The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra, comprised of some of the area’s finest musicians and led by founder, artistic director, and virtuoso saxophonist Jim Carroll, will be joined by featured vocalist Darden Purcell, director of George Mason Dewberry School of Music Jazz Studies Program, and by inimitable trombonist Vaughn Wiester, a veteran of groups including the Woody Herman band, the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, and his own Famous Jazz Orchestra.

Run Time: approximately 105 minutes, plus an intermission

Program is subject to change.
This performance is appropriate for all ages.
Tickets: $55, $48, $35; half-price for youth through Grade 12

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]]> The 2026 Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival https://dcjazz.com/the-2026-mid-atlantic-jazz-festival/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:29:10 +0000 https://dcjazz.com/?p=3687 Email from Jazz Academy of Music

DC’s Premiere Winter Jazz Festival
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MID-ATLANTIC JAZZ FESTIVAL 2026

Celebrating the Centennials —

A Century of Sound. A Lifetime of Influence.

In 2026, the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival proudly celebrates what would have been the 100th birthdays of Miles Davis and John Coltrane—two visionary artists whose creativity reshaped jazz forever.


From February 13–15, 2026, join us at the Bethesda Marriott in Bethesda, Maryland, for five unforgettable sessions featuring legendary artists, rising stars, and powerful tributes that honor the past while shaping the future of jazz.

Experience the music.

Celebrate the centennials.


Bethesda Marriott

5151 Pooks Hill Road • Bethesda, MD

February 13–15, 2026

WEBSITE: midatlanticjazzfestival.org

2026 MID-ATLANTIC JAZZ FESTIVAL

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Individual Session Tickets
Session 1

SESSION 1 — FRIDAY EVENING

Friday, Feb 13 | 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM

A powerful opening night featuring legendary voices and a moving Coltrane tribute.


Jon Faddis – 7:00 PM

Roberta Gambarini – 8:30 PM

Gary Bartz — Tribute to John Coltrane – 10:00 PM
Session 2

SESSION 2 — SATURDAY MATINEE

Saturday, Feb 14 | 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Big bands, rising stars, and special guests—jazz education meets world-class artistry.


Jazz Academy Orchestra, Dir. Paul Carr

with Wycliffe Gordon – 12:00 PM

Capital Lab Band

with Jerry Weldon – 1:30 PM

William Patterson

with Jon Faddis – 3:00 PM
Session 3

SESSION 3 — SATURDAY EVENING

Saturday, Feb 14 | 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Soulful swing, vocal fire, and a bold reimagining of a jazz classic.


Jerry Weldon

with Joy Brown & Winard Harper – 7:00 PM

Lori Williams – 8:30 PM

Jason Marsalis — Kinda Blue Reimagined – 10:00 PM
Session 4

SESSION 4 — SUNDAY MATINEE

Sunday, Feb 15 | 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM

The next generation meets a modern jazz legacy.


Georgetown University Jazz Ensemble – 1:00 PM

Howard University Jazz Ensemble, Dir. Paul Carr – 2:30 PM

Roy Hargrove Big Band – 4:00 PM
Session 5

SESSION 5 — SUNDAY EVENING FINALE

Sunday, Feb 15 | 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM

A spiritual, soulful, and powerful festival close.


Cyrus Chestnut

featuring Carla Cook – 7:00 PM

Paul Carr — A Love Supreme – 8:30 PM

Nicholas Payton Trio

with Georgina Heers – 10:00 PM
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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.


GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!


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
Hiromi

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.

Tickets

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

Visit Kennedy-Center.org/COVIDsafety for our full COVID safety plan and policies.



]]> 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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Strathmore

]]> $25 off to see Arturo O’Farrill & Afro Latin Orchestra at Strathmore! https://dcjazz.com/25-off-to-see-arturo-ofarrill-afro-latin-orchestra-at-strathmore/ Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:31:07 +0000 https://dcjazz.com/?p=3652 Coming to Strathmore
Coming to Strathmore
Arturo O'Farrill & Afro Latin Orchestra Featuring Hamilton de Holanda Sat, March 1

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!
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Miho

Strathmore
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