JAZZAlive at the University of the District of Columbia presents events featuring students, faculty and guest musicians, authors, educators and scholars. All programs are FREE and OPEN to the public unless otherwise noted.

FEBRUARY 2015

• Jazz Concert: UDC Small Jazz Ensembles, dir. Allyn Johnson

  Tuesday, February 24, 2015
  12:30 p.m.

  Join the jazz ensembles under the direction of Allyn Johnson for our Black History Month celebration. RECITAL HALL (Performing Arts Bldg. 46-West).




MARCH

• JAZZAlive in the Community - Howard "Kingfish" Franklin, Jr.

  Tuesday, March 17, 2015
  Shows: 7:00 & 9:00pm artist in residence in March

  Jazzies D.C.'s 2014 Best Drummer of the Year and UDC Jazz studies graduate Howard "Kingfish" Franklin is Artist in Residence at the Bohemian Caverns for month of March. Several of his UDC family of musicians including pianist Allyn Johnson and special guest, saxophonist Bruce Williams, will share the stage for a UDC Spring-Break night out.
  Bohemian Caverns
  2001 Eleventh Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
  Ticket Info: 202.299.0800 | www.bohemiancaverns.com

• JAZZforum: International Sweethearts of Rhythm

  Monday, March 23, 2015
  7:00 p.m.

  Joann Stevens, communications strategist and former program director of Jazz Appreciation Month, discusses history and legacy of the nation's first integrated, female big band. RECITAL HALL (Performing Arts Bldg. 46-West).



• Jazz Concert: Allyn Johnson Trio

  Tuesday, March 31, 2015
  12:30 p.m.

  Pianist and UDC Jazz Studies Director Allyn Johnson serves up a prelude to Jazz Appreciation Month. RECITAL HALL (Performing Arts Bldg. 46-West).




APRIL - JAM 2014 (Jazz Appreciation Month)@UDC



• JAZZforum: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Shirley Horn

  Monday, April 13, 2015
  7:00 p.m.

  Daughter Rainy Smith will share insights both personal and professional and provide a rare perspective on the remarkable career of one of Washington, DC's premier musicians—Shirley Horn (1934-2005). The 1998 Grammy Award winner for Best Jazz Vocal Performance and 2005 National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master was known for her unique style as singer and pianist. Her many recordings and performances established her as a world-class artist whose roots, however, were firmly grounded in Washington, DC. RECITAL HALL (Performing Arts Bldg. 46-West).

  JAZZforum is honored to announce that in December 2014 the Felix E. Grant Jazz Archives accepted a selection of materials donated by Rainy Smith from the private collection of Shirley Horn.

  
  
• Jazz Concert: UDC Small Jazz Ensembles, dir. Allyn Johnson

  Tuesday, April 14, 2015
  12:30 p.m.

  Jazz ensembles under the direction of Allyn Johnson celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month in a variety of flavors. RECITAL HALL (Performing Arts Bldg. 46-West).



• Senior Recital: Jon Lewis, percussion

  Tuesday, April 23, 2015
  7:00 p.m.

  UDC Jazz Ensemble percussionist Jon Lewis presents his Senior Recital. RECITAL HALL (Performing Arts Bldg. 46-West).



• Calvin Jones BIG BAND Jazz Festival

  Monday, April 27, 2015
  8:00 p.m.

  The Calvin Jones BIG BAND Jazz Festival celebrates 29 years of world-class jazz at the University of the District of Columbia. The Big Band sound returns to UDC as the powerhouse jazz ensembles from the University of the District of Columbia (directed by Allyn Johnson), Howard University (directed by Fred Irby III) and the University of Maryland (directed by Chris Vadala) once again cap off Jazz Appreciation Month with a with a hand-clapping, finger-snapping, foot-stomping good time. Produced by UDC's Jazz Studies Program and the Felix E. Grant Jazz Archives, the festival began in 1987 as part of a citywide tribute to Duke Ellington, and it remains one of the most anticipated events on Washington, DC's jazz calendar. Scholarship Benefit Series. University Auditorium — Theatre of the Arts (Bldg. 46-East).

Tickets are $20 (general admission), $15 (seniors), and $10 (students) and can be purchased in advance at the UDC Music Program, Building 46-West or online at InstantSeats.com.

Please note that all events, dates, and times listed are subject to change. Additional events may be scheduled throughout the year. Unless otherwise noted, all programs are FREE and OPEN to the public.

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Past Events Fall 2011-Spring 2012

Past Events Fall 2012-Spring 2013

Past Events Fall 2013-Spring 2014

Past Events Fall 2014

Events Information

Telephone: 202-274-5803

Email: JazzAlive@udc.edu

Locations

Recital Hall, (Performing Arts - Building 46-West)
4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008

University Auditorium, (Performing Arts - Building 46-East)
4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008

UDC Van Ness Campus Map

Directions

By car: Mapquest or Google Maps

(Parking garage entrance on Van Ness Street.)

By metro: Metro Trip Planner (Van Ness—UDC stop on red line)