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Welcome to the Washington DC Jazz Network, your source of Jazz in the Nation's Capital, a collage of present and past events around the world.
Become a member as we build a "Jazz Empire" and Celebrate our 14th Year Anniversary
Journey with us into a world of jazz networking - Exploring America's Classical Music, "So Called JAZZ", it's African American Heritage, Legacy, Roots.  Our goal is to provide a platform to bring together millions of jazz enthusiasts from all over the world!

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Artists who write songs... what they're going through usually comes through in their music~~Clark Terry 

  

 

Fred Irby

A Member of the Washington DC Jazz Network

Hello George, I am proud to be a member of the Washington DC Jazz Network (WDJN).
I am able to find out what's going on in town and on the east coast
and to network with other musicians. I get a lot of my news from the emails I receive from WJN.

I also would like to thank you for supporting the Jazz

program at Howard University in Washington, DC. Keep up the great work.~~~Fred Irby

  
 
Experience the Standard for Executive Education
 
 
  
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NEA Jazz Master Benny Golson  Doctor of Humane Letters degree
 
  

Kehembe V. Eichelberger

Chair and Associate Professor (Voice and Music Business Seminar)

Howard University

Department of Music

Scholarships

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 Denise Rolark-Barnes, Publisher

Washington Informer

I was not interested in the newspaper. It was started in 1964 by my dad, the late Dr. Calvin Rolark, and a gift of $500 that was given to him by my stepmother, Read more...

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All musicians are subconsciously mathematicians~~~Thelonious Monk
 
 
 

 

A Tisket A Tasketlla Fitzgerald

Dubbed "The First Lady of Song," Ella Fitzgerald was the most popular female jazz singer in the United States for more than half a century. In her lifetime, she won 13 Grammy awards and sold over 40 million albums

 

I try to teach by example and not force ideas on a young musicians.  We're here is to be a part of this process of exchange~~Dizzy Gillespie

 
 

Sometimes you have to play a long time to be able to play like yourself~~~Miles Davis

Sold some 4 million copies by 2008

Miles Davis album commended by US politicians and is considered one of the most influential musicians of his era
A landmark album by jazz musician Miles Davis has been commended by the US House of Representatives, 50 years after its original release.
Politicians voted unanimously to honour Kind of Blue's commercial success and artistic contribution, and reaffirmed jazz music as a national treasure.

 
 
Someone shouted: 'What's that kid doing here? Call your piano player and let's get started.'

Mary Lou Williams

 

"Little" Jimmy Scott

A Member of the Washington DC Jazz Network

Lionel Hampton gave him the stage name of "Little Jimmy Scott"

 “My whole life, my whole soul, my whole spirit is to blow that horn...”
 
 
  
 

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Dr. Russell Harrison

A Member of the Washington DC Jazz Network

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The Legacy Continues

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 Rep. John Conyers, playing the Bass

H.CON.RES 57

Passed by the 100th Congress of the United States of America 

Introduced by the Honorable John Conyers Jr.

 

A Member of the Washington DC Jazz Network

CEDRIC HENDRICKS, Attorney at Law - Jazz advocate with a history of successful action in the federal legislative arena. Works closely with Congressman John Conyers.

 William Bower, Producer of the CBCF Jazz Forum
 
2012

 

Thanks! I love what Washington DC Jazz network is doing to promote and preserve the legacy of Jazz. You got my continous support. See you in DC during early Spring.
Anna Sullivant

A Member of the Washington DC Jazz Network

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I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody~~~Bill Cosby

 

Willard Jenkins

Documentary

Clarence Lusane - Associate Professor & Author

A Member of the Washington DC Jazz Network

Dr. Clarence Lusane is the program director for Comparative and Regional Studies at American University.

"The Black History of the White House"

The Black History of the White House is a book by Clarence Lusaneconcerning the history of the African-American community's relationship to government and the White House as a symbol as well as a place of employment. The book begins with the founding of the United States and continues to the first few years of the Barack Obama administration

 

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Joan Walsh

"What's the Matter with White People"

 

Paul E Berliner

Thinking in Jazz

 

Mzee Jomo Kenyatta

"Our children may learn about the heroes of the past. Our task is to make ourselves the architects of the future."

 

 Stolen Legacy

"I Don't Want Nobody To Give Me Nothing (Open Up The Door I'll Get It Myself)~~James Brown

“People don't realize how a man's whole life can be changed by one book.” 

Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today~~~Malcom X. 

 

 

"The Art and Science of Visual Presentation"

Ashra Kwesi

www.kemetnu.com

Spiritual Enslavement

His compelling lectures are based on 30 years of historical expeditions in Africa, covering Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya and Ghana. 14 of those were spent as an apprentice to the renowned scholar, Dr. Yosef ben Jochannan.

African Origin of Noah's Ark

Origin of FreeMasonry

Lecturing on the Books of Stone

God's chosen children

Origins of Adam and Eve

African Holy Birth on December 25

African Origins of Martial Arts (Montu Arts)

 

Notice the resemblance. It's not a coincidence!

 

Napoleon Bonaparte

Invasion of Egypt. What did he see in the Pyramids to make him want to destroy them? On his deathbed he said "There is no point. You wouldn't believe me if I told you."

I had to detroyed their monuments and history to destroy their minds and future.

 

  

 
 
 
 

Howard Theater

The theatre opened in 1910 at the corner of 7th and T Streets NW, in the area known as “Black Broadway.” It featured vaudeville, live theatre, talent shows and two performing companies, the Lafayette Players and the Howard University Players.

620 T Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20001
(202) 803-2899

 


Atlas Performing Arts Theater

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Armand Ntep is both a unique vocalist and a prolific, innovative composer. His vocal talent is broad in terms of octave and style from silky baritone croon to pygmy-inspired syncopation to tender tenor ballads. His compositions run the gamut from salsa Jazz to reggae to traditional "lihongo" from his native Cameroon
 
 Don Pullen
 
 


“What is the quality of your intent?

Certain people have a way of saying things that shake us at the core. Even when the words do not seem harsh or offensive, the impact is shattering. What we could be experiencing is the intent behind the words. When we intend to do good, we do. When we intend to do harm, it happens. What each of us must come to realize is that our intent always comes through. We cannot sugarcoat the feelings in our heart of hearts. The emotion is the energy that motivates. We cannot ignore what we really want to create. We should be honest and do it the way we feel it. What we owe to ourselves and everyone around is to examine the reasons of our true intent.

My intent will be evident in the results.~~~Thurgood Marshall

 

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Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman was born in 1820 as a slave in Dorchester, Maryland. She led a lot of slaves to freedom.  

Harriet Tubman was the "Moses of her people." She helped slave get from Dorchester, Maryland to the free states in the North. Her and her "passengers" used the Underground Railroad.

The Underground Railroad was a line of houses where the runaway slaves hid during the day. They traveled by night, moving from hiding place to place, until they reached a safe destination.
"She grew up like a neglected weed- ignorant of liberty, having no experience of it." Even though she had never been free, Harriet cared so much about freedom that she made it her mission to free other slaves. She wasn't selfish; she thought about everyone but herself and helped others. Harriet overcame many dangers and never got caught as she led many slaves to freedom. She once said, "I never ran my train off the track, and I never lost a passenger."  Read more...

 

Sojourner Truth and President Abraham Lincoln in 1864;

discussing Abolition of Slavery and the State of Blacks in America

 

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The Art of Jazz Vocalese Lessons

Accepting Serious Students Only!

Limited Openings 

Advance or Beginners 

Learn to sing and write lyrics to Improvised solos like Eddie Jefferson 

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DOCUMENTARY FUND RAISING

Hey Friends! For the last four years Jacey Falk has been working on THE BENNY GOLSON DOCUMENTARY. I am elated to report that the film is almost finished. However, Ihe needs the last chunk of money to get it on the screen. A GoFundMe campaign has been created and the film needs your help! PLEASE MAKE A DONATION TO THE BENNY GOLSON DOCUMENTARY GO FUND ME CAMPAIGN! All donations are appreciated! I promise this is going to be one amazing movie! THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!!!

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Robyn's Place with Robyn Holden, Friday 7 - 10 pm 

Good Music and Conversation 

Special Guest 

George V Johnson Jr

Friday, July 22, 2022

8:00 pm

featuring New CD Release 

Walk Spirit, Talk Spirit!

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George V Johnson Jr 

New CD Release 

Walk Spirit Talk Spirit 

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The Prestigous 

Benny GolsonJazz Master Award

Howard University

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Orrin Evans 

The DC Jazz Festival in collaboration with the Howard University Department of Music is presenting jazz pianist Orrin Evans in a 3 day jazz residency beginning on March 15-17, 2022. Read more

Looking forward to this Sunday Serenade come Sunday April 24th, when VTY Jazz pays their respects to trombonist Benny Powell. All of this will be going down live at the fabulous Cutting Room and just to pull your coats, their will be no squares allowed 🙂. If your Hip you know the deal and where to be come Sunday April 24th. Reservations are strongly suggested, 917-882-9539. April is Jazz Appreciation month, but for the Hip, Jazz appreciation is 24/7 twelve months a year. If your not Hip you need to get Hip quick because you're missing some great music and vibes. Hope to see you live and in-person at the Cutting Room on April 24th.

www.vtyjazz.com

Congratulations, Herb Scott, on being named Recipient of 2022 JOSEPH R. BIDEN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD HONOREE

#POTUS

A True Cultural Warrior Thank you for your hard work and dedication to America's Classical Music "So Called Jazz."

Keep on Swinging! 

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The Jazz Show!

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Great News Family!
I'm very happy to inform you the Digital Copy of my New Album
Walk Spirit Talk Spirit
Is Available On All Major Streaming Platforms 
George V Johnson Jr 
Founder of WDCJN (2009)

R.I.P. Barry Harris

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Sweet Honey In The Rock

Celebrating the Holy Days Join Washington, D.C.-based, African-American a cappella ensemble, Sweet Honey in the Rock, for a rare and intimate Live Streaming celebration of the Holy Days. With five-part harmonies and sign language interpretation, Sweet Honey’s sound ranges from African to blues to gospel and jazz. Celebrating the Holy Days offers a rare fusion of traditional American holiday spiritual songs and hymns, as well as songs from other cultures and religions ranging from Africa to Israel.

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The Prestigous 

Benny GolsonJazz Master Award

Howard University
www.huje.org 

NEA Jazz Master Lou Donaldson has been one of the most respected names in jazz since the 1950s, when he worked with artists like Milt Jackson and Thelonious Monk. With a huge tone and soul-influenced style that combines straight-ahead jazz, blues, bebop, and soul music, he calls his groove-laden style “soul sax.” While Sweet Poppa Lou will be enjoying tonight’s set from a front-row seat in the audience, his soulful vibe will surely infuse the playing of Akiko Tsuruga, Fukushi Tainaka, Champian Fulton, Charlie Sigler, Zaid Nasser and surprise special guests as they salute him on his milestone 95th birthday.

Please note that Lou Donaldson will not perform on this show.

That's right, this Sunday without any tricks, just straight ahead no nonsense jazz live and in-person at the Cutting Room.

I hope you can join us for this musical Halloween treat featuring the Gerald Cannon Quintet. Without a doubt, the best musical deal in town. Two sets for one music charge :-). Looking forward to a swingin' Sunday. Great music, delicious food, and the beverage of your choice :-). Reservations, 917-882-9539.

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A CONVERSATION IN JAZZ WITH 

GEORGE V JOHNSON JR

by Antonio Parker

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Click here to watch my performance at the Atlas PAC tonight!

Catch Me at the Jazz Show with Herb Scott is a solo saxophone performance featuring jazz standards and new music.
Herb Scott is a native Washingtonian and a star on the Washington, D.C. Jazz scene. Herb is also the Founder and Executive Director of Capitol Hill Jazz Foundation, whose mission is to make full use of jazz as a strategic tool
of economic development in Washington, DC. Through action in performance, education, and advocacy, CHJF seeks to improve the viability of jazz livelihoods and performance venues and to revitalize the appreciation for the genre.

Click here to listen to my interview with Laura Coates on Sirius XM radio channel 124.

Mark Meadows

INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK LIVESTREAM ON FRIDAY, APRIL 16 @ 8 PM EDT (TODAY)

Join me on Friday, April 16th at 8 PM EDT (Today) for a live stream concert on Facebook and Instagram to showcase my latest single "Only Time." Thank you for all your support and hope to see you there!

Howard University

Premiere Vocal Ensemble

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VOTED BEST DC FILM 2020 IN THE DC BLACK FILM FESTIVAL. 

OUR DOCUMENTARY, "AFRO BLUE: A YEAR IN THE LIFE"

April Jazz Appreciation Month
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Tahir Johnson

 is one of most sought after entrepreneurs in the Cannabis Industry. He has been featured in Forbes Magazine, Black Enterprise and most recently The Rolling Stone.

Ms. Carol

Artistic Director - Founder

B.F.A. Howard University 1980

Dance is a discipline that exercises the mind as well as the body.

With over 31 years of success, WJDT feels the experience in dance should lead students positively in other areas of their lives.

The Nutcracker Cafe Au lait

Watson-Johnson Dance Theatre

1015 Prospect Street
Trenton, NJ 08638
Phone: +1-609-227-6348

fancydancer56@gmail.com 

Leonard Feather : Los Angles Times ​

“The versatile Siraj milking the crow with tricky repetitions on soprano and tenor sax as well as flute”

Rest In Peace 
SNEAK PREVIEW 

Jazz Opera"Soul Station"
The Music of Hank Mobley
Story & Lyrics by George V Johnson Jr

www.georgevjohnsonjr.com


Fly With The Wind 
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us some scary, rough, challenging times but I wanna share some cool news with you.

I’m very honored to join the Steinway & Sons  www.steinway.com/artists/BenitoGonzalez ;

Benito Gonzalez

Born into a family of Venezuelan folk musicians, jazz pianist Benito Gonzalez has always had a deep-rooted appreciation for pastimes and traditions. Today, as a rising star of one of America’s finest musical traditions, Gonzalez has come to his current status by following in the footsteps of jazz’s ancestral forebears. The fusion of world rhythms and straight-ahead jazz makes this passionate performer an audience favorite all over the world

Thank you for watching my live video 

performing the music of Maze.

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Angela Stribling is probably best known for her television career on BET as Host of Screen Scene, the network’s premier entertainment news show. She spent four years hosting Screen Scene before becoming an integral part of launching BET Jazz. For four years she, along with Ramsey Lewis and Lou Rawls, hosted Jazz Central; A nightly program, featuring performances and interviews with renowned jazz artists. During this time, she also hosted BET Jazz Discovery. Contine reading

Rev. Dr. Sandra Butler

Truesdale, Organizer

www.dclmusicians.org

The DC Legendary Musicians, Inc. in collaboration with Mark Segraves & The After Dark Fund is raising money to assist Musicians & Performing Arts during the CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. No amount is to small you can donate from $5 up. We are also collaborating with Westminster Fund. Your support is appreciated.

The mission of the DC Legendary Musicians (“DCLM”) is to preserve, protect, and promote the artistic legacy, contributions and well-being of Washington, DC’s professional musicians.  We are a non-profit (501 C3) organization that actively seek to work with individuals, groups, and other organizations working to achieve similar ends.

DCLM needs your help to make our goal for the PANDEMIC fundraiser for Musicians whose gigs have been cancelled. No amount is to small $5 & up.
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