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Hillfest Jazz in Washington DC — October 6, 2018

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

The Capitol Hill Jazz Foundation is looking for Volunteers for the upcoming  Hillfest events! This opportunity is perfect for Jazz enthusiasts! The foundation’s mission is to serve the Washington D.C. jazz community by providing a weekly jam session, an annual … Continue reading →

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DMV Jazz, National Arts and Humanities Month, and Humanities Days @ Montgomery College!

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

October is National Arts and Humanities Month, and you are cordially invited to join me for celebrations in Maryland and Ohio!  I plan to highlight a different project each week, so please follow the RASHAD Center’s blog for more announcements. … Continue reading →

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Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Part II, Chapter 1: Washingtonians-at-Large

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

“I am always going to be a Washingtonian. I’ve been in New York for 13 years, but I still represent Washington DC!” –Corcoran N. Holt, 2017   CORCORAN N. HOLT is both a freelance bassist and a group leader in … Continue reading →

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Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Chapter 23 – Final Chapter in Part I, “Straight-Ahead Jazz”

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

“I heard a young minister, William Lamar from Metropolitan AME Church, say, ‘All music is God’s music!’” –The Rev. Dr. Sandra Butler-Truesdale THE REV. DR. SANDRA BUTLER-TRUESDALE is the founder and director of DC Legendary Musicians, Inc. I interviewed her … Continue reading →

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Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Chapter 22

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

“I am very passionate about performing.” –Nia Alsop   NIA ALSOP—a native of Baltimore, Maryland, is an alto who loves Jazz and musical theater. Born in 2004, she was one of the youngest narrators for the Washington DC Jazz Oral … Continue reading →

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Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Chapter 21

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

“I just couldn’t get away from the music!” – Keanna Faircloth KEANNA FAIRCLOTH – a native Washingtonian and Howard University alumna, is the host of “Tuesday Evening Jazz” on WPFW 89.3 FM.  During her May 13, 2017 interview for the … Continue reading →

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Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Chapter 20

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

“My style encompasses all of the styles that have influenced Jazz over the last hundred years.” – Kush Abadey KUSH ABADEY – a native of Silver Spring, Maryland, is now based in New York City. He is a highly sought-after … Continue reading →

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Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Chapter 19

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

“In high school, I was listening to drummers like Cozy Cole, Ed Thigpen, Max Roach, Buddy Rich, and Art Blakey . . . My mentor to this very day is Harold Jones.” — Manuel Kellough   MANUEL “MANNY” / “THE … Continue reading →

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Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Chapter 18

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

“I try to do a little bit of everything to bring as many people into my music as I can.” –Mark G. Meadows   MARK G. MEADOWS – a DC-born, classically-trained pianist, keyboardist, and composer– moved to Dallas at the … Continue reading →

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Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Chapter 17

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

“I am a drummer, and I love my music. I have been doing this since I was eight, and I will be 61. That’s a long time playing drums. I love doing what I do.” – Donald “Big Foot” Edwards … Continue reading →

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