DC Jazz Festival announces 2017 line-up
The DC Jazz Festival will take place in
Washington D.C.
June 9-18.
For more information, go to http://www.dcjazzfest.org/
In addition, the DC Jazz Festival will offer masterclasses and a number of special events. One of these events will be “Jazz ‘n Families Fun Days,” a family friendly weekend (June 3-4) that will feature storytelling, unique meet-the-artist opportunities, an instrument petting zoo, art workshops and more. Another will be “Jazz in the ‘Hoods,” which will present young, boundary-breaking musicians in alternative venues, as well as DC-based musicians grounded in the jazz tradition, throughout the festival.
Artists slated to perform include
Gregory Porter
Robert Glasper Experiment
An Evening with Pat Metheny
The Kenny Garrett Quintet
Black Violin
Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band
Ron Carter-Russell Malone Duo
Jane Bunnett and Maqueque
Odean Pope Saxophone Choir
Mary Halvorson Octet
Hiromi & Edmar Castañeda Duo
Kandace Springs
Chano Domínguez
MBowie and the Blast
Ola Onabulé
New Century Jazz Quintet
Sarah Elizabeth Charles & SCOPE
Tommy Emmanuel
Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra
Lori Williams
Bill Cole
Joseph Daley
Gerald Veasley
Michael Thomas Quintet
Allyn Johnson UDC JAZZtet
Youngjoo Song Septet
James King Band
Tommy Cecil
Billy Hart
Emmet Cohen
Herman Burney's Ministerial Alliance
Kris Funn's Cornerstore
Amy Shook and the SR5tet
Trio Vera w/ Victor Dvoskin
Cowboys and Frenchmen
Anthony Nelson Quartet
Japanese Cultural Center Artist
2017 DCJazzPrix™ Finalists
Lena Seikaly
Alison Crockett
Irene Jalenti
Tim Whalen Septet
Janelle Gill
JoGo Project
Jeff Antoniuk & The Jazz Update
Since 2005, the DC Jazz Festival (DCJF) organization has provided enriching and entertaining jazz performances and programs that 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. Throughout the year, the DCJF nourishes the community with free educational programs that extend our reach into underserved communities and enhance the quality of life for DC public and charter school students.
MISSION
The mission of the DC Jazz Festival (DCJF), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is to:
Present internationally world-renowned and emerging artists in celebration of jazz,
Unify diverse communities and enable connections between artists and audience year-round;
Advance jazz and music education by providing exciting, adventurous and diverse music experiences for audiences of all ages and backgrounds in greater DC as well as out-of-town visitors;
Provide performance opportunities for
DC-based jazz musicians; and Highlight DC as a major and vibrant center for jazz; and as a premier cultural destination
Our signature programs are the annual DC JazzFest, presented annually since 2005; the year-round DCJF Education Program, established in 2008; and the Charles Fishman Embassy Series, established in 2012.
DCJF's goals are to:
To present exciting, adventurous and diverse programming for all ages and backgrounds
To create exceptional festival experiences
To provide free, innovative educational programming for children and adults
To honor the District’s rich legacy of jazz
To develop year-round, multi-year dynamic partnerships
To highlight DC JazzFest as a premier destination for jazz
To ensure organizational sustainability alongside artistic excellence