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DC Jazz Fest Rocks 12 Venues Citywide, Culminating With Weekend At The Wharf
Get ready for five toe-tapping days with 120 concerts in over 12 venues in the nation's capital. The 19th annual D.C. Jazz Festival returns this Wednesday, Aug. 30,
WTOP's Jason Fraley previews the DC Jazz Fest (Part 1)
Get ready for five toe-tapping days with 120 concerts in over 12 venues in the nation's capital.
The 19th annual D.C. Jazz Festival returns this Wednesday, Aug. 30, through Sunday, Sept. 3.
"If you're looking for something to do over Labor Day weekend, come to D.C. Jazz Fest," Sunny Sumter, president and CEO of the festival, told WTOP. "We started in 2004 on a paper napkin. I've always got to give a 'thank you' shoutout to Charles Fishman and his wife Stephanie Peters, who are the founders. … The mission is to celebrate all things jazz. … Jazz is really a thriving art form in D.C. And I would say that we've become one of the most important jazz hubs in the country."
The festival kicks off on Wednesday at Eaton D.C., the Kennedy Center and Embassy of Sweden.
"Kick it off opening day at Eaton D.C. With the Jazz D.C. All Stars," Sumter said. "Then, go over to Millennium Stage where you can hang out at the Kennedy Center and listen to Ayodele [Owolabi], who has a beautiful voice, you've got to hear her if you haven't checked her out. Opening night is sold out at the House of Sweden with The String Queens. … We're presenting Sunna Gunnlaugs, this woman is a phenomenal pianist, very accomplished, she's so incredibly funny."
It continues Thursday at The Kennedy Center, The Parks at Walter Reed and The Kreeger Museum.
"You definitely want to go see George V. Johnson, another fantastic vocalist at Millennium Stage, he'll be doing a free concert," Sumter said. "There is an outdoor free event featuring Alex Hamburger and Jose Luiz Martins. They happen to be married, but they'll have their own individual sets at The Parks at Walter Reed in Upper Northwest. Then we have EJB's East Coast All Stars at The Kreeger Museum. … Everybody in town loves Elijah Balbed."
Thursday also brings live jazz to Takoma Station Tavern, Rhizome D.C. And the Arena Stage theater.
"Corcoran Holt is bringing Marquis Hill, who plays a phenomenal trumpet, he'll be blowing it up at Takoma Station Tavern," Sumter said. "If you're into avant-garde, more free kind of jazz, you want to check out Lisa Sokolov at Rhizome D.C. … Most important is D.C. Jazz Fest at Arena Stage. … That fantastic show is going to feature Benny Green, George Cables, Jazzmeia Horn, Orrin Evans, Shamie Royston, Hope Udobi, Jeff "Tain" Watts and Kris Funn."
On Friday, the festival heads over the river for the annual Jazz Hop in Historic Anacostia on Good Hope Road, Southeast.
"It's really become a part of our jazz festival every year and something that I enjoy going to see," Sumter said. "This year what's unique is that we're partnering with them to do Second Line — those of you that know New Orleans know what I'm talking about — Second Line meets go-go! We're going to bring together the Brass-a-holics with The JoGo Project, as well as other amazing talent, so it really is a fantastic event and it is free."
Friday also returns to the Kennedy Center and Union Stage, as well as a Grammy winner at The Anthem.
"We have Millennium Stage back with the Landon Paddock Group — he is a fantastic artist," Sumter said. "Leigh Pilzer is a fantastic horn player, she brings so much life to the instrument, she is bringing her ensemble to Union Stage. … Then we are presenting Gregory Porter! He's coming to The Anthem and he is amazing! He's so amazing that, in England, the first family, it's their favorite artist. [Prince] William loves Gregory Porter and so do we."
The main event arrives at The Wharf on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 10 p.M.
Saturday's lineup at The Wharf includes Arturo O'Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble, Charles Lloyd's Kindred Spirits, Terri Lyne Carrington New Standards, Omar Sosa Quarteto Americanos, Orrin Evans Quintet with Sy Smith, Julieta Eugenio Trio, Isabelle Olivier, Chase Elodia's Perennials and Veronneau.
Sunday's lineup at The Wharf includes Samara Joy, Kenny Garrett and Sounds From the Ancestors, Big Chief Donald Harrison and the Dave Holland Trio featuring Kevin Eubanks and Eric Harland.
"The Wharf is the tentpole weekend," Sumter said. "There are three outdoor stages, including a youth stage, there is a DJ late into the evening, there is so much music happening. Every aspect of music is covered over these two days, whether you like gospel jazz, rock, bluegrass, big band, salsa, Cuban music. … There's so much. It really is a representation of why this music is fantastic and important, because there really is something for everybody."
WTOP's Jason Fraley previews the DC Jazz Fest (Part 2)
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Capital Repertory Theatre's 2022-2023 Season Announced
ALBANY — The 2022-2023 season at Capital Repertory Theatre will open with a familiar character in a not-so-familiar way with "Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors," co-written by one of theREP's associate artists, Gordon Greenberg.
The full season was announced Tuesday by Proctors Collaborative on theREP's Facebook page.
It is the second full year of programming at theREP's new facility at 251 North Pearl St. In Albany.
"With the announcement of our 22-23 season, I feel like we are really back, with a selection of plays and musicals that span 500 years of great theater," said Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill, theREP's producing artistic director.
"It's exhilarating to be able to give our audiences a full season with depth and variety — including Shakespeare's audacious tale of identity mix-ups, a new very funny adaptation of a classic thriller, a provocative world premiere by an up-and-coming female playwright and a joyful celebration of classic country music."
Each subscription to theREP includes a crossover show at Proctors in Schenectady. This year, that show is the Broadway classic "Hairspray" in addition to other extras.
Subscriptions for the 2022–2023 season go on sale April 13 and are available through the Box Office at Proctors, in person or via phone at 518-346-6204 Monday-Friday 10 a.M.-6 p.M. Or online at proctors.Org.
"Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors," by Gordon Greenberg and Steve RosenSept. 30- Oct. 23, 2022Ever wondered what would happen if you took Bram Stoker's legendary vampire tale and put it into a blender with the comedic influences of Mel Brooks, Monty Python and the 39 Steps? That's just what happens in this 90-minute romp.
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"Secret Hour," by Jenny Stafford (world premiere)Jan. 27 – Feb. 19, 2023Is a lie always a lie? Can it be a defense against hurting another person? Can it be a means to ensure the greater good? Married couple, Kate and Ben, she a work-alcoholic ethics professor and he an unemployed programmer, have invented the perfect game for getting to the truth and nothing but the truth. "Secret hour" is their time to share only the truth and no lies. When an automobile accident unexpectedly reveals Kate's deepest and darkest secret, her marriage spins out of control.
"A Midsummer Night's Dream," by William ShakespeareApr. 14 – May 7, 2023In a world where women are captured and married to the highest bidder, what are four unrequited young lovers to do on a midsummer's night? Of course: run away into the dream-like arms of an enchanted forest where sprites lurk and fairies rule.
"Honky Tonk Angels," book by Ted Swindley, music by country's greatest songwritersJuly 14 – Aug. 20, 2023The creator of "Always…Patsy Cline" brings to life "Honky Tonk Angels," a musical celebration of the female stars of country. This foot-stompin' musical mixes 30 classic country tunes into a laugh-filled story about three gutsy gals who are determined to better their lives and follow their dreams to Nashville to become the Honky Tonk Angels.
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The ASCAP Foundation Partners With DC Jazz Festival
The ASCAP Foundation, under the leadership of President Paul Williams and Executive Director Nicole George-Middleton, has joined forces with the DC Jazz Festival, headed by President & CEO Sunny Sumter, to support the development of up-and-coming jazz artists.
The DC JazzFest, one of the world's most exciting showcases for jazz, will feature a performance by Chase Elodia with his band the Perennials. Elodia is a recipient of the 2023 ASCAP Foundation Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award and will perform with his group on September 2, 2023 on the Transit Stage.
Williams said, "We are thrilled to begin this partnership with DC JazzFest, a festival that is known for helping to introduce jazz to diverse audiences in and around our nation's capital. It is a pleasure to support jazz creators and help to nurture and support this essential American art form."
George-Middleton added, "Our work with DC JazzFest, like our program with The Herb Alpert Foundation, provides another invaluable opportunity to shine a spotlight on emerging jazz composers. We look forward to working with DC JazzFest in the coming years and introducing its fans to some of our best rising jazz talent."
Sunny Sumter commented, "We are delighted to collaborate with The ASCAP Foundation to highlight their support for jazz and look forward to some exciting festival performances from their award-winning young jazz creators." Elodia is a composer and drummer. His album, Portrait Imperfect, was released on Biophilia Records in May 2022 and named one of the Best New Albums of the Year by Downbeat magazine. A 2022 MacDowell Fellow in composition, Elodia's work has been recognized by The ASCAP Foundation, Avaloch Farm, the Boulder County Arts Alliance, the Café Royale Cultural Foundation, the Escape to Create Residency, and South Arts. His band, Perennials, has toured across the United States multiple times and given master classes at Oberlin Conservatory, the University of Denver, and Yale University. In early 2023, Elodia organized a Biophilia Records stage at the Winter Jazz Festival, where he performed with his ensemble. In addition to his activities with Perennials, he also leads Walking in the City (WITC), a multidisciplinary suite with poets from across Brooklyn, which debuted at National Sawdust in June 2023. WITC & Perennials will continue to perform across the United States and Europe throughout 2023 and 2024. About the ensemble: Chase Elodia's Perennials is a Brooklyn-based ensemble. Their recent album, Portrait Imperfect, was awarded 4.5 stars and hailed as "artful" and "ambitious" by Downbeat magazine. Founded in 2020, the band combines a collaborative and improvisational sensibility with an aesthetic orientation that has been nourished by singer-songwriters and electronic artists like Meshell Ndegeocello, Norma Winstone, and Becca Stevens. The group frequently tours across the US and abroad; in the past few years, they have performed at the San Teodoro Jazz Festival (Sardinia, Italy), DC Jazz Festival, Bird's Eye (Basel, Switzerland), Lakehouse Jazz (San Francisco), The Muse (Boulder, CO), Rudy's Jazz Room (Nashville, TN), Fulton St. Collective (Chicago, IL) and Rockwood Music Hall (New York, NY). The band was featured at the 2023 Winter Jazz Festival, has received accolades from the Café Royale Cultural Foundation and South Arts, and is set to release their next album in Spring 2024. The Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Awards were established by The ASCAP Foundation in 2002 to encourage gifted jazz composers up to the age of 30. The program carries the name of the great trumpeter and ASCAP member Herb Alpert in recognition of The Herb Alpert Foundation's multi-year financial commitment to support this unique program. The recipients, who receive cash awards, are selected through a juried national competition. Application guidelines are at www.Ascap.Com/music-career/support/young-jazz-guidelines.Aspx Founded in 1975, The ASCAP Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to supporting and encouraging American music creators through music education, talent development and humanitarian programs. Included in these are songwriting workshops, scholarships, awards, recognition and community outreach programs, and providing grants to other 501(c)(3) organizations engaged in educational programs for aspiring songwriters and composers. The ASCAP Foundation is supported by contributions from ASCAP members and from music lovers throughout the United States. www.Ascapfoundation.Org DC Jazz Festival (DCJF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded by renowned jazz producer Charles Fishman and his wife, attorney Stephanie Peters, in 2004. The organization aims to provide enriching and entertaining jazz performances and programs which introduce students and adults from all walks of life to jazz, our nation's singular original art form. DCJF presents a selection of the jazz genre's most acclaimed artists as well as emerging artists, and provides enhanced exposure for the rich treasure trove of musicians from the Washington, DC area. For more information, visit https://www.Dcjazzfest.Org/.
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