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D.C. Jazz History - CapitalBop
D.C. Jazz History - CapitalBop
Activist and scholar Dr. Maurice Jackson takes us on a speedy but thorough, topical tour through the history of jazz in Washington, D.C.
5 D.C. jazz picks for March 2026
5 D.C. jazz picks for March 2026
Meshell Ndegeocello, the Washington Women in Jazz Festival, Jazzmeia Horn and more kick off the District's spring concert season.
Interview: Corcoran Holt on finding 'Freedom of Art'
Interview: Corcoran Holt on finding 'Freedom of Art'
His latest record finds D.C. bass maestro Corcoran Holt at his most mature, exploring themes of transition, mentorship and spirituality.
Live jazz once flourished at Eaton. What happened?
Live jazz once flourished at Eaton. What happened?
Eaton DC was once a haven for live music. Now, live jazz has all but disappeared from the hotel's once robust cultural programming.
Marvin's Place: CapitalBop's Education Program at Riverside registration form
Marvin's Place: CapitalBop's Education Program at Riverside registration form
Thank you for your interest in CapitalBop's youth education program, held at the Riverside Center in partnership with Washington Parks and People. Please fill out this form for interested students age 12-18 to join the cohort. The cohort will meet every Thursday from 4:30-5:30pm (except Spring Break April 16th) at The Riverside Center 5200 Foote St NE, Washington, DC 20019. 1st and 3rd Thursdays will be classes with lead educator Akua Allrich, 2nd Thursdays will be a workshop with a guest educator workshop and 4th Thursdays will be an artist/band performance and Q&A (family invited!). The program will end with a final presentation Thursday May 28th at The Riverside Center at 4:30pm. You will receive more information and confirmation of the start of program in late January.
Jazz as Resistance zine - CapitalBop X FreeDC
Jazz as Resistance zine - CapitalBop X FreeDC
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CB's D.C. jazz calendar
CB's D.C. jazz calendar
Listen in, read up, get out! Our D.C. jazz calendar is an interactive calendar and map of the region’s jazz offerings.
The top 5 D.C. jazz albums of 2025
The top 5 D.C. jazz albums of 2025
Brandon Woody, Reginald Cyntje, Christie Dashiell and more make up CapitalBop's list of best 2025 D.C. jazz albums.
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Watch: CapitalBop keeps the beat in 2026
Watch: CapitalBop keeps the beat in 2026
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Looking Back, Looking Forward: 15 years of bringing the scene together
CapitalBop | Official Merchandise | Bonfire
CapitalBop | Official Merchandise | Bonfire
CB Sessions: Kweku Sumbry (feat. Farafina Kan + Trio War) - CapitalBop
CB Sessions: Kweku Sumbry (feat. Farafina Kan + Trio War) - CapitalBop
In recent years, musicians and music writers have made a renewed effort to cast off the burden of the word “jazz” — a genre label which seeks to slice off a piece of the Black American Music pantheon and silo it, creating a category that’s palatable for record stores and billboard charts. This music’s most respected…
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Swing Beat: With CapitalBop’s Website Relaunch Comes a Mission Refresh
Swing Beat: With CapitalBop’s Website Relaunch Comes a Mission Refresh
Fifteen years after launching, the arts advocacy org introduces us to CapitalBop 3.0 to ensure D.C. jazz remains nurtured and celebrated.
“Best Place for All Your Online Jazz Needs” - Washington City Paper’s Best of DC 2024!
“Best Place for All Your Online Jazz Needs” - Washington City Paper’s Best of DC 2024!
City Paper’s editorial picks for this year’s best of arts and entertainment in the District.
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