 Danielle Eva |
>> Now’s a good time to remind everyone of all the great jazz jam sessions that happen around town every week. HR-57 hosts sessions on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Columbia Station on 18th Street hosts afternoon jams on weekends, and Twins Jazz has a session on Sunday nights. All of the jam sessions are reasonably priced and a great opportunity for aspiring musicians to cut their teeth, as well as a chance for the rest of us to see the next wave of the District’s jazz musicians.
>> Veteran vocalist/guitarist Kenny Rankin has been on the scene for nearly 40 years, having recorded with Bob Dylan on Bringing It All Back Home and appearing on Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show over 20 times. Rankin will be playing Blues Alley on Thursday with 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets are $25 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.
>> D.C. native Andrea Wood will be playing at Twins Jazz on Thursday night. The talented vocalist is currently a jazz studies major at Michigan State and has already performed at many notable festivals and venues. Call 202-234-0072 for set time and cover information.
>> Flautists Bill Haymon and Arch Thompson will hold a summit this Friday at Jazz Night in Southwest. 6 to 9 p.m. $5
>> This weekend, HR-57 will feature regulars Antonio Parker (Friday) and Luis Faife (Saturday). 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $12
>> Originally from Cameroon, vocalist Gino Sitson has been gaining notice with his blend of his native music, blues, and jazz. Drawing favorable comparisons with the great Bobby McFerrin, Sitson will be leading a quartet this Friday and Saturday at the historic Bohemian Caverns. Tickets to the 9 and 11 p.m. sets are $15.
>> Gifted chanteuse Danielle Eva spent the past several years paying her dues locally, but is now trying to make her way in the Big Apple. She will be at Twins Jazz this Friday and Saturday, where she will be playing with an outstanding rhythm section comprised of pianist Benito Gonzalez, drummer Nasar Abadey, and bassist Eric Wheeler. 9 and 11 p.m. sets. $15.
