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CapitalBop's best of 2024 albums list is here! Check it below for the best in jazz in a fantastic year for the music in our city.

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For 40 years, Cuneiform has remained a label 'in opposition,' living on the international cutting edge while remaining anchored to the scene right here in D.C.

Read the full profile below:

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Tyshawn Sorey recently visited The Library of Congress to perform as part of the year-long #MaxRoach centenary celebrations. Read Josh Myers' insightful and evocative review, only on CapitalBop.

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Charlie Fishman left an indelible mark, founding the DC Jazz Festival and spreading the gospel of jazz worldwide. The festival's current artistic director – NEA Jazz Master Willard Jenkins – remembers Fishman, who died this month at 82.
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Ahead of his performance at the Kennedy Center this Wednesday, CB sat down with world-renowned bassist John Patitucci to discuss Wayne Shorter, the deep relationships inside bands, and keeping groove at the center.

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Benny Golson was not a D.C. native, but he was local jazz royalty. We sat down with 5 members of the D.C. scene to share remembrance of the man who was the genre's "epitome of class" for over seven decades

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Thank you to everyone who helped us pack the house for a beautiful night of music with Matthew Shipp + Janelle Gill’s trio’s at NYU DC~ It was a special night of abundant inspiration and community among friends old and new

Keep an eye out for what’s coming next…

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Pssst, tickets are still available to our special CB PRESENTS concert on Friday, 9/27, featuring the legendary Matthew Shipp Trio + DC's own Janelle Gill Trio, at @NYUWashingtonDC

Grab yours before they're gone! 🎫🎹🎵 https://t.co/wpd1N0mBhk

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Terri Lyne Carrington's star-studded show at the #dcjazzfest did a lot in under 2hrs. It united stars with up-and-coming talents, advocated for women composers' work, and showed how big festivals might embrace jazz as “social music,” writes @SinnenbergTND
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The 6 D.C.-area record stores that will scratch your vinyl itch by ⁦@DJStylus⁩ for ⁦@capitalbop⁩ https://t.co/1vIqZepZIA

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Here's what to catch in DC this month: @kenvandermark, @melissaaldana, #silverspring jazz fest & more https://t.co/q4toTwVzX7

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#dcjazzfest has come and gone, but you can still read @themikewest's fascinating history of the festival, which turned 20 this yr (with amazing photos from @jatiphoto) https://t.co/29hqs3i7aM

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Wondering what to catch at #dcjazzfest this week(end)? Here are picks from CB's @SinnenbergTND & a few musician friends-- https://t.co/NABLOMMNOE

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I wrote about rekkids for @capitalbop
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“Best Place for All Your Online Jazz Needs!” Many thanks, @SteveKiviat !!

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For Washington City Paper's Best of DC special , I wrote short blurbs about promoter District of Raga (Nistha Raj) & jazz website & promoter @capitalbop . Other writers also highlighted dc punk band Ekko Astral & dc rapper El Cousteau @wcp
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The Carlyle Room has closed after 2 years of booking r&b and jazz in upscale dc setting w/ food & drink. Jackson ⁦@capitalbop⁩ has the story https://t.co/oONiTg4UMS

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BREAKING: The Carlyle Room has closed.

The vintage-minded venue, one of the most consistent homes for straight-ahead jazz in the nation’s capital, ceased all operations on Tuesday, according to the venue’s booker.

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Cellist/composer/fiber artist Janel Leppin, a creative institution in D.C., is about to release two big new albums. Read CB's deep dive into her creative path and process https://t.co/R2l6t1ckyr

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TOMORROW! The biggest full day of music CB will be part of all year ... come groove with us !!

We're proud to be presenting DC-based talents @DuPontBrass + #MalcolmXDrummersAndDancers as part of this mind-blowing lineup 🎷🎉🎶🍹

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The #HomeRuleFestival is on Saturday at @TheParksDC! Make sure to get out and enjoy one of #Ward4’s biggest events of the year, with:

🎸 Music from DC legends
🍔 Food trucks & vendors
💿 Vinyl record fair
🎪 Kids games & activities

All celebrating DC music & culture!