Courtesy of dcjazzfest.org
Courtesy of dcjazzfest.org

The DC Jazz Festival, celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, announced the schedule for its 2019 โ€œJazz in the โ€˜Hoodsโ€ lineup.

Presented by Events DC, the festival runs from June 7-16 with an array of music ranging from the traditional to the avant garde, in all four quadrants of the nationโ€™s capital, featuring performances at more than 20 neighborhood venues.

โ€œAs the official convention and sports authority for Washington, D.C., we are proud to continue as presenting sponsor of DC JazzFest where D.C.โ€™s deep-rooted jazz history will take center stage,โ€ said Gregory Oโ€™Dell, president and chief executive officer of Events DC. โ€œThis annual citywide celebration brings residents and visitors of D.C. together to experience some of the best jazz in all corners of our city, at intimate spaces and non-traditional venues that reflect our culturally diverse nationโ€™s capital.โ€

Jazz in the โ€˜Hoods represents an exciting DC JazzFest partnership with city clubs, restaurants, hotels, museums, parks, campuses, alternative and pop-up venues and more.

For the ninth consecutive year, Jazz in the โ€˜Hoods will include a major presentation from โ€œCapitalBop,โ€ one of DC JazzFestโ€™s distinctive partnerships, which will present musicians at alternative venues and pop-ups.

This yearโ€™s show takes place June 8 and will include headlining sets from Georgia Anne Muldrow and Justin Brownโ€™s Nyeusi.

Returning to the DCJF family for its eighth iteration, the โ€œEast River Jazz Seriesโ€ presents free and affordably-priced performances and programs to thousands of residents east of the Anacostia River.

This correspondent is a guest contributor to The Washington Informer.

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