Surface to Air is a jazz trio that incorporates Indian rhythms into a subtle and airy sound. Here’s our preview of its upcoming performance at the Bossa Bistro & Lounge.

The unfortunate fact of the matter is that, for a jazz musician coming up in the District, there’s only so far one can go. While this city boasts some world class musicians, most seeking national or international recognition must leave, with the obvious destination being New York, still the world’s jazz capital. Our city has lost its fair share of musicians to the Big Apple, but local jazz fans are quick to welcome our…

Jostein Gulbrandsen performing at DC9 with Motel in 2007, photo by Jamie Onderdonk Jazz guitarist Jostein Gulbrandsen’s career has been on the upswing since the 2007 release of his debut, Twelve. The album was named one of the year’s top five by The Village Voice and as a result, Gulbrandsen is slowly making a name for himself in New York’s crowded jazz scene. He is also a friend of the District, coming to the…

There are several layers to D.C.’s jazz scene, and each boasts its own set of musicians and strengths. National acts generally play at the larger halls, such as the Kennedy Center, or Blues Alley, if they choose to play a club date. As far as the local scene, the older musicians tend to play the same rooms, or places where the crowd is generally older as well, such as Jazz Night in Southwest. The most…