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August 1Saturday
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A Celebration of Life for Maurice Lyles @ Westminster Church Saturday, August 1, 2015
August 1, 2015 from 11am to 1pm – Westminster Church Maurice Lyles (Brother Maurice as he is affectionately called) has a long and interesting history as one of Washington, D.C’s finest drummers. A student of the renowned Philly Joe Jones, Brother Maur… Organized by WASHINGTON DC JAZZ NETWORK | Type: celebration, of, life
November 1Sunday
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NEA Jazz Master Lou Donaldson 89th Birthday Celebration November 1st!
November 1, 2015 all day – www.loudonaldson.com Hi George: It was such a pleasure to see you in DC last year! Just wanted you to know that I finally got around to adding a Tribute Page to Sweet Poppa Lou’s website. As you know, his 89th birthday… Organized by WASHINGTON DC JAZZ NETWORK | Type: birthday, celebration
December 20Sunday
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George V Johnson Jr 65th Birthday Celebration @ Bohemian CavernsTomorrow Sunday, Dec. 20th - 3 to 7 pm RSVP Seats
December 20, 2015 from 3pm to 7pm – Bohemian Caverns Come out and help me celebrate my 65th Birthday Party at Bohemian Caverns Sunday, December 20th - 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Time really goes by fast so this is definitely a milestone for me. I look forwa… Organized by WASHINGTON DC JAZZ NETWORK | Type: birthday, celebration
May 26Thursday
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Happy Born Day Miles "Dewey" Davis * The World Loves You!
May 26, 2016 all day – www.milesdavis.com www.milesdavis.com Miles Davis <span style="font-size: 2em;"><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2436538847?profile=original" target="_self"></a></… Organized by THE MILES DAVIS FAMILY | Type: block, party, celebration, miles, davis
August 26Friday
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Charlie Parker Celebration 2016 *Blue Room @ American Jazz Museum * Kansas City * Friday, August 26th RSVP Today
August 26, 2016 from 8:30pm to 10pm – Blue Room @ American Jazz Museum Going to Kansas City! Kansas City here I come! Looking forward to performing at Blue Room @ American Jazz Museum Charlie Parker Celebration Friday, August 26th featuring Hermon Mehari (Semi-Finali… Organized by WASHINGTON DC JAZZ NETWORK | Type: charlie, parker, celebration
October 30Sunday
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Tonight! Jimmy Heath 90th Birthday Celebration w/ Herbie Hancock, Antonio Hart, Sharel Cassity, Tootie Heath, Stanley Cowell, Dr Cornel West & more @ Kennedy Center - Sun Oct 30th - RSVP Today!
October 30, 2016 from 8pm to 11pm – Kennedy Center www.jimmyheath.com A Member of the Washington DC Jazz Network The Kennedy Center celebrates the 90th birthday of legendary saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Heath (b.… Organized by WASHINGTON DC JAZZ NETWORK | Type: 90th, birthday, celebration
November 1Tuesday
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Tomorrow! Sweet Papa Lou Donaldson's 90th Birthday Celebration @ Dizzy's Club Coca Cola Club Tuesday, November 1st RSVP
November 1, 2016 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm – Dizzy's Club Coca Cola www.loudonaldson.com A Member of the Washington DC Jazz Network NO FUSION — NO CONFUSION JUST STRAIGHT AHEAD JAZZ, BEBOP & BLUES Join History in the Making! Help Sweet Papa Lou Donaldson cel… Organized by WASHINGTON DC JAZZ NETWORK | Type: 90th, birthday, celebration
January 19Friday
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19th Anniversary of JAZZ NIGHT in D.C. @ Westminster Church FRIDAY, January 19, 2018 6-9pm, $5
January 19, 2018 from 6pm to 9pm – Westminster Church JAZZ NIGHT in Southwest is a cultural arts project which works to preserve the art of Jazz in the D.C. area. Its work and activities include: ~ a weekly Friday performance&nb… Organized by WASHINGTON DC JAZZ NETWORK | Type: jazz, celebration, 19th, anniversary
January 25Thursday
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Benny Golson 89th Birthday Celebration @ Jazz Standard 25 - 27th RSVP
January 25, 2018 at 7:30pm to January 27, 2018 at 11pm – Jazz Standard The legendary Benny Golson returns to Jazz Standard, with his one-of-a-kind tenor saxophone sound and amazing stories of his life in jazz. Thursday, Friday & Saturday 25 - 27 Shoiwtime 7:3… Organized by WASHINGTON DC JAZZ NETWORK | Type: birthday, celebration
November 2Tuesday
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TUE • NOV 2, 7PM LOU DONALDSON’S 95TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION DIZZY'S COCA COLA CLUB
November 2, 2021 from 7pm to 10pm – Dizzy's Coca Cola 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… Organized by WASHINGTON DC JAZZ NETWORK | Type: 95th, birthday, celebration
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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.
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