The annual competition enters its eighth year of recognizing and supporting top rising jazz band talent from around the globe WASHINGTON,...

by Willard Jenkins - Artistic Director We are busily building what promises to be yet another memorable installation of the DC JazzFest....

by Heidi Martin, Education Coordinator In partnership with Sitar Arts Center, DC Jazz Festival Education’s Jazzin’ AfterSchool program...

by Orrin Evans, DCJF Artist-In-Residence During interviews over the years, I have talked in detail about my upbringing and the impact of...

DC Jazz Festival® (DCJF) is excited to announce that we are moving our headquarters to Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American...

The DC Jazz Festival® (DCJF) is proud to announce the appointment of its new Chairman and confirmation of seven new Board members. The...

Annual DC JazzFest Moves Permanently to Labor Day Weekend Sunny Sumter, President and CEO It’s official; the DC JazzFest is moving from...