Author: Jocelyn Ostrowski Tonight (November 2) Madison and The Sylvee are being graced with the presence of the one and only Kamasi Washington: composer, producer, and saxophone extraordinaire, paired with the rising progressive jazz band, Butcher Brown.  Kamasi is touring …

Author: Zach Adams Fresh off the release of his newest EP, Harmony of Difference, jazz maestro Kamasi Washington will play what’s sure to be a packed crowd at the Majestic this coming Wednesday. Born and bred in Los …

Hey all you hip cats! Did you know that April is Jazz Appreciation Month? Let’s take the time to appreciate it by learning some cool facts about jazz: 1. April 30 is International Jazz Day! This year, Washington, D.C. will …

The legendary vocalist Billie Holiday was born 100 years ago today. Though a household name nowadays, she struggled to achieve the same notoriety as singers like Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald. Strongly influenced by Armstrong and Bessie Smith, her style …