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Initial Lineup Announced for 2025 DC JazzFest

by WI Web Staff February 25, 2025February 25, 2025

Paradise Cove Offers Consumers an Escape to the Tropics With Just One Sip

by Micha Green December 13, 2024December 15, 2024

Charles "Charlie" Fishman, founder of the DC Jazz Festival, has died. He was 82. (Courtesy of DC Jazz Festival)

Charlie Fishman, 82, Founder of the DC Jazz Festival, Dies

by Brenda C. Siler November 20, 2024November 21, 2024

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Climafunk, JazzDC All-Stars Added to DC Jazz Fest Lineup

by WI Web Staff August 20, 2024August 20, 2024

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DC JazzFest Announces Opening Night Lineup

by WI Web Staff July 9, 2024July 9, 2024

"Footprints of Wayne Shorter" was recently presented by the DC Jazz Festival in the Arena Stage Kogod Cradle in southwest D.C. Performing was the Paul Carr Quintet with special guest Sean Jones. From left is pianist Ryan Hansler, saxophonist Paul Carr, bassist William ‘Mo Betta’ Ledbetter, trumpeter Sean Jones, and drummer Kevin Kearney Jr. (Courtesy of DC Jazz Festival)

DC Jazz Festival Honors Saxophonist Wayne Shorter

by Brenda C. Siler June 18, 2024June 18, 2024

DC Collective, a jazz band of alumni from the Duke Ellington School for the Arts, will perform “Ellington at 125: The DC Collective in Concert” on April 28 at Arena Stage. (Top Row, L-R) Bassist/band leader Corcoran Holt, pianist Janelle Gill, and drummer Kweku Sumbry. (Bottom Row, L-R) Trumpeter Al Strong, percussionist Jabari Exum, and tenor saxophonist Brian Settles. (Courtesy of DC Jazz Collective)

Jazz Musician Corcoran Holt Leads Tribute to Music Educator Davey Yarborough

by Brenda C. Siler April 24, 2024April 24, 2024

Biko’s Manna recently performed their first American live concert for the DC Jazz Festival at Arena Stage. The core sibling musicians and singers include (from left) Manna Hero, Tau Lion, and Biko Star. Parents Mom Ayanda Pyramid and Dad Sebone Rangata played various instruments with their children. (Courtesy of DCJazzFestival)

South African Social Media Sensation Biko’s Manna Perform First Live Concert in D.C.

by Brenda C. Siler April 10, 2024April 11, 2024

The 20th Anniversary DC JazzFest presents South African group Biko's Manna, April 3-4 at Arena Stage Kogod Cradle. (Courtesy of DC JazzFest)

20th Anniversary DC Jazz Festival Lineup is Full of Power Beginning in April

by Brenda C. Siler March 18, 2024March 19, 2024

From left: Pianist Janelle Gill, saxophonist Tia Fuller, bassist Steve Novosel and drummer Koleby Royston perform during the DC Jazz Festival's "Generations Series" at Arena Stage on Oct. 12. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Musicians Share Love of Jazz Across Generations

by Brenda C. Siler October 16, 2023October 17, 2023

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