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Feeling the limitations of the jazz combo format that was prevalent in the late 1940s, Miles Davis assembled a nonet to play music that allowed for more orchestration and color, while still maintaining the improvisational elements of that era's be-bop sound. With orchestrations from the great arranger Gil Evans,... continue reading on DCist

Lee Konitz>> With a style she calls "acoustic smashing," vocalist Jaqui Naylor fuses the Great American Songbook with classic rock sounds of the 60s and 70s. Catch this intriguing combination tonight at Blues Alley. Tickets to the 8 and 10 p.m. sets are $20 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge. >> Israeli... continue reading on DCist

As hip-hop began its ascent in pop culture, many jazz musicians embraced it, trying to infuse its infectious rhythms with an improvisational and harmonic sophistication. While such experiments have mixed results, we've seen several groups who continue to try to bridge the chasm between the two genres. One such... continue reading on DCist

Thad Wilson>> Guitarist Rodney Richardson leads a group tonight at Twins Jazz. His trio features Three Stars alum Will Rast and drummer Larry Ferguson. Call 202-234-0072 for set time and cover information. >> Montserrat is a singer, based out of Brazil, who specializes in that country's bossa nova and... continue reading on DCist

When Kailash Kher starts talking about music, it is tempting to dismiss him as someone waxing philosophical about metaphysical concepts, without any substance behind his words. But after a few minutes of listening, it becomes clear that he is the real deal. This palpable enthusiasm comes from a man... continue reading on DCist