Monthly Archives: December 2015

2015 WPFW Jazz Programmer’s Poll

When I arrived in DC in ’89 to accept a position at the former National Jazz Service Organization, Washington was blessed with an abundance of jazz radio, particularly by comparison to most markets. Back then there was WDCU “Jazz 90” … Continue reading

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DC Jazz Festival announces major new competition

The DC Jazz Festival Introduces DCJazzPrix New national competition will recognize and support top rising jazz band talent WASHINGTON – December 17, 2015 — The DC Jazz Festival® (DC JazzFest) today announced the launch of DCJazzPrix, a national jazz band … Continue reading

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In the latest edition of Brilliant Corners

Interview of nationally-recognized jazz author highlight of journal December 8, 2015 Interview of nationally-recognized jazz author highlight of journal Download Image: Web The recently released issue of “Brilliant Corners,” a unique blend of literature about jazz, features an interview by … Continue reading

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