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Louis Armstrong Foundation presents Satchmo Award to George Coleman
25.12.2025 The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation (LAEF) will present the world-renowned tenor saxophonist, bandleader and educator George Coleman with the 15th annual Satchmo Award for his spectacular seven decades of jazz musicianship and education at Dizzy's Club, Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 7:00 pm. The Satchmo Award is a testament to Louis Armstrong's enduring legacy, celebrating artists who, like him, have dedicated their lives to jazz. Coleman joins a list of renowned past award winners, including Ron Carter, Jimmy Heath, Herb Alpert, Sheila Jordan and Reggie Workman. read more

Lauren Henderson's 'Sonidos' (Brontosaurus Records)
31.07.2025 Brontosaurus Records announces the August 1, 2025 release of Sonidos, the latest album from award-winning vocalist Lauren Henderson. This carefully curated collection represents a profound exploration of how sound ("sonido") connects us with our roots, identity, and development. read more

Samara Joy Celebrates Brazil’s Musical Legacy on New Single “Flor de Lis (Upside Down)”
31.07.2025 Five-time Grammy Award winner Samara Joy has released a new single, "Flor de Lis (Upside Down), " a fresh take on the Brazilian classic originally written by Djavan nearly 50 years ago. Sung in Portuguese and arranged by Joy's drummer Evan Sherman, the track pays tribute to Brazil's enduring influence on jazz, arriving just ahead of Joy's tour dates in South America, July 27 through August 2. read more

Acclaimed Danish vocalist SINNE EEG's "SHIKIORI," Her First Duo Album with Pianist Jacob Christoffersen
31.07.2025 Acclaimed Danish singer SINNE EEG (seeneh ee) has accrued fans around the world. From Europe to the U.S. to Asia, her superb technique, flawless sense of time, and impressive vocal range have garnered praise from audiences and musicians alike. read more

Bassist and Composer Wink Winkelmann Debut Release - Be It Known
31.07.2025 "Be It Known" marks the long-anticipated debut of bassist and composer Wink Winkelmann—a bold and genre-defying statement from an artist whose musical path has been anything but conventional. After a 15-year hiatus spent studying medicine and practicing dermatologic surgery, the Venice, California–based Winkelmann quietly cultivated his sound as a self-taught composer. read more

Gary Bartz and NTU's 'Damage Control' is out September 26, 2025 via OYO Records
31.07.2025 In 2023, Gary Bartz made a bet. At 83 years old, the iconic saxophonist cashed out his 401k, went on sabbatical from teaching at Oberlin Conservatory, and made a record - not for a label, but for himself. The result is Damage Control, his first studio album in a dozen years, and one of the most heartfelt projects of his career, releasing September 26, 2025 via his own OYO Records. read more

Marthe Halvorsen - Feed the Fire, Breathe the Night
31.07.2025 Marthe Halvorsen invites you into a world that moves at the speed of stillness. Her upcoming sophomore album, Feed the Fire, Breathe the Night, is a self-produced offering of quiet power—rooted in nature, reflection, and the kind of deep listening that leads to transformation. read more

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The Columbia Pike Blues Festival Brings D.C. Community Together
10.06.2025 Now in its 28th year, The Columbia Pike Blues Festival is an electrifying summer celebration that brings together music, community, and culture to the heart of Arlington's most vibrant corridor. This festival is the largest blues festival in the D.C. metropolitan area. Presented by the Columbia Pike Partnership in partnership with Arlington Arts, the festival shines a spotlight on the phenomenal musical talent of Washington D.C. while honoring the rich diversity and lively spirit of the local Arlington, Virginia area. read more

Sol Roots performs an award winning blend of funk, soul, blues, and jazz for Westminster DC concert series
23.05.2025 On Monday May 26, a special Sol Roots band formation performs at "Blue Monday Concert Series" at Westminster D.C. This will be a special Memorial Day evening concert. Sol Roots performs an award-winning blend of New Orleans influenced funk, deep blues, heartfelt jazz and soul, and energetic rock. Known for his ferocious guitar skills and soulful vocals, Sol has toured around the world with many musical legends. read more

Sol Roots band with guest David B. Cole perform in Falls Church, Virginia
06.05.2025 On Thursday May 8, the Sol Roots Band with guest David B.Cole perform a special concert of New Orleans influenced funk, deep blues, heartfelt soul and R&B, upbeat jazz, and hypnotic rhythms at JV's Music Room located in Falls Church, Virginia. Hailed as a fierce guitarist and soulful vocalist, Sol Roots has toured around the world with many musical legends. His monthly residency concerts at the legendary JV's Music Room in Northern Virginia feature an array of special guest appearances of world-class performers. read more

"Which Way Do We Go?" - the new album from Brandon Santini
11.04.2025 Recorded in his former hometown of Memphis, TN, Which Way Do We Go?' showcases Santini at his most authentic, weaving deeply personal songs written during the pandemic and its aftermath into a tapestry of raw emotion and masterful musicianship. read more

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Blaine Sharp’s “the First Snowfall” gaines public acclaim across North America
25.12.2025 As the first snowflakes of the season begin to fall across North America, Toronto-born, Los Angeles-based independent artist Blaine Sharp's beloved holiday song "The First Snowfall" is experiencing a viral surge, amassing over 100,000 streams on Spotify. The swingin' vocal version, which captures the magical transformation that happens when winter's first snow blankets the world, has achieved a remarkable 66% listener engagement rate (Saves + Adds) on Spotify, proving that audiences are hungry for new holiday music infused with timeless sophistication and genuine emotion. read more

All About the Balkans
25.12.2025 On Sunday, January 18th at 5pm at Gallery MC, Composers Concordance continues its 42nd season with 'All About the Balkans, ' a concert event celebrating the culturally-vibrant region traversing the borders of Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, and Turkey. read more

Composers Concordance Sound Liberation @ Joe's Pub
31.07.2025 On Saturday, August 23rd, at 7pm, Composers Concordance presents its 2025-2026 season opener: Sound Liberation at Joe's Pub. Sound Liberation was born in 1996, a musical rebellion led by visionary composer and guitarist Gene Pritsker. Guided by the philosophy of "ending the segregation of sound vibration, " the ensemble tears down the walls between genres, weaving the threads of classical, jazz, rock, hip-hop, and global rhythms into a tapestry of pure sonic freedom. read more

T​he Secret Trio's Macedonian clarinetist​, Armenian oud player, and Turkish kanun player ​to Release New Album: Old Friends
18.07.2025 With Old Friends, The Secret Trio continues its mission of uniting people with the common language of music. As with their previous studio recordings (Soundscapes, Three of Us and Coexist), they use their diverse experience to blend eastern micro-tonal modes and complex time signatures with western harmony and form to create a refreshingly new sonic palette. read more


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