This Week in JazzGrégoire Maret.>> Guitarist Rodney Richardson is a familiar face on the local scene, but alas, he is leaving the District and making his way to the great city of Chicago. Wish him bon voyage on Thursday at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. $10 + $10 food/drink minimum.... continue reading on DCist
This Week in JazzDarius Jones, photo by Peter Gannushkin.>> This year marks the centennial of legendary jazz composer and arranger Gil Evans, whose collaborations with Miles Davis are among the best loved jazz recordings of all time. The Atlas will celebrate the occasion with Out of the Cool: Gil Evans at 100.... continue reading on DCist
DCist Preview: Terri Lyne Carrington @ Kennedy CenterTerri Lyne Carrington, photo by Tracy Love.This week mark's the Kennedy Center's annual Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival. Named for the late pianist, and now in its 17th year, the festival highlights the contribution women have made through the years to this great American art form. Fortunately... continue reading on DCist
This Week in JazzEsperanza Spalding.>> Vocalist Tessa Souter has a multi-ethnic heritage that she draws upon to infuse her jazz stylings with music from Spain, North Africa and Celtic folk traditions. She will be at Blues Alley tonight, performing selections from Beyond the Blue, an album that puts well-loved classical themes in... continue reading on DCist
John Legend, Sharon Jones Pay Tribute to Marvin GayeJohn Legend performing at the Kennedy Center last night with the National Symphony Orchestra, Steven Reineke conducting. Photo by Logan Coles, courtesy of the Kennedy Center.Nearly 40 years ago to this day, in its inaugural season, the Kennedy Center hosted legendary soul singer Marvin Gaye for a concert that was... continue reading on DCist
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