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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

Charles “Charlie” Fishman, the founder of the DC Jazz Festival, has died at 82, leaving behind a legacy of promoting jazz in Washington, D.C. and beyond.

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King’s Return Performance at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage Dec. 15

by Jamila Bey December 15, 2022December 15, 2022

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Blues Alley Reopens After Roof Fire

by Brenda C. Siler November 2, 2022November 2, 2022

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Enjoying Elements of Jazz at DC Jazz Festival

by Brenda C. Siler September 27, 2022October 3, 2022

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Dionne Warwick Takes Fans Down Memory Lane With Cavalcade of Hits

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor September 9, 2022September 9, 2022

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A Bit of Everything From Christian McBride

by Brenda C. Siler September 8, 2022September 8, 2022

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One-on-One with the Scintillating Songstress Dionne Warwick

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor September 7, 2022September 7, 2022

Nearly $1 million in grants were announced by Maurine Knighton, program director for the arts at the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDCF). The funds have been distributed to several jazz creatives for innovative projects to appeal to diverse audiences. (Courtesy of DDCFF)

Collaborative Jazz Projects Receive Funding

by Brenda C. Siler April 20, 2022April 21, 2022

Talking to the audience about their process are pianists, composers and producers Robert Glasper and Jason Moran performed a dual piano concert at the Kennedy Center on April 16, celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month. (Courtesy of Jati Lindsay)

Robert Glasper and Jason Moran Create a Piano Lounge

by Brenda C. Siler April 18, 2022April 20, 2022

"Iphigenia" is the opera composed by Wayne Shorter and esperanza spalding. The writer of the libretto, also known as lyrics, esperanza spalding, also portrayed the sixth Iphigenia (in silver) in her opera. The "Usher" character, in the dark blue dress, guides audiences through the production. The opera was presented at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in D.C. on Dec. 10 and 11. (Photo courtesy of Jati Lindsay)

A Greek Tragedy Gives Us a New Black Opera

by Brenda C. Siler December 13, 2021