Christie Dashiell sings and Antonio Hart performs saxophone with the JazzDC All-Stars on opening evening of DC JazzFest at The Hamilton Stay in Washington, D.C.
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For its twentieth anniversary, the DC Jazz Pageant featured performances all through the Washington, D.C., space from Aug. 28–Sept. 1, culminating in a weekend jam-packed with performances stretched throughout a number of venues at The Wharf in Southwest Washington. The competition’s lineup illustrated the huge expanse of jazz and improvised music, with performances from Dianne Reeves, Ron Carter, Invoice Frisell, Terri Lyne Carrington, D.C.’s personal Billy Hart, Christie Dashiell, Allyn Johnson and extra.
For those who missed the competition, try “On the Beltway,” a DC Jazz Pageant playlist curated by 2024 artist in residence Corcoran Holt that includes lots of the performers.
Listed here are a few of our favourite images from the competition:
Bandleader Allyn Johnson directs whereas Janelle Gill performs piano with the JazzDC All-Stars on opening evening of DC JazzFest at The Hamilton Stay in Washington, D.C.
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Reginald Cyntje performs trombone with the JazzDC All-Stars on opening evening of DC JazzFest at The Hamilton Stay in Washington, D.C.
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D.C. native and NEA Jazz Grasp drummer Jabali Billy Hart after a tribute efficiency to him on the Enviornment Stage on the DC JazzFest in Washington, D.C.
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Harpist Brandee Youthful performs on the Transit Pier on the DC JazzFest in Washington, D.C.
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Trumpeter Michael Thomas on the District Pier on the DC JazzFest in Washington, D.C.
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Saxophonist Bernardita Canobra and bassist Olga Galperin, of Confluencia, carry out on the Union Stage on the DC JazzFest in Washington, D.C.
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Flanked by trumpeter Josh Evans and saxophonist Stacy Dillard, 2024 DC JazzFest artist-in-residence bassist Corcoran Holt performs at Union Stage in Washington, D.C.
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Drummer Terri Lyne Carrington performs at Enviornment Stage on the DC JazzFest in Washington, D.C.
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Gerald Clayton (from left), Gregory Tardy, Invoice Frisell and Johnathan Blake, of the Invoice Frisell 4, carry out on the Transit Pier on the DC JazzFest in Washington, D.C.
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Dianne Reeves performs on the District Pier throughout the DC JazzFest in Washington, D.C.
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Saxophonist Ron Holloway performs throughout a tribute to saxophonist Sonny Stitt at Enviornment Stage throughout the DC JazzFest in Washington, D.C.
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Bassist Ron Carter performs along with his trio on the Enviornment Stage throughout the DC JazzFest in Washington, D.C. Notably lacking, to Carter’s proper, was guitarist Russell Malone, who died the week prior.
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Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph, of Galactic, performs on the District Pier throughout the DC JazzFest in Washington, D.C.
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A festivalgoer enjoys the Chuck Brown Band on the District Pier throughout the DC JazzFest in Washington, D.C.
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