10/13/2023 0 Comments Capital city jazz festival 2017![]() “The Washington Women in Jazz Festival, a powerhouse built by pianist Amy Bormet-and strong enough to bring her back every year from her new Los Angeles digs-is always growing, but this year it’s outdone itself…This time it’s gone international, with backing from the Swedish Embassy and an ensemble that goes by the name of RAW Sound Sweden…” – Mar.Bormet, impresario, musician and bandleader, this year’s festival has shows in all quadrants of the city and also out at Montgomery College in Rockville.” – Mar. Brought to us again by the talented Amy K. “The Washington Women in Jazz Festival celebrates five straight years of ever-expanding artistry and also Women’s History Month. ![]() The Washington Women in Jazz Festival looks to reverse that trend by focusing on the women in the jazz community…” – Mar. Fewer and fewer female acts are being showcased each year. “Representation of women in major music festivals has recently come under scrutiny again.Well, them and the Capital City Symphony, the city’s amateur community orchestra.” – Feb. ![]() Well, her and a quartet featuring saxophonist Sarah Hughes, bassist Karine Chapdelaine, and drummer Ana Barreiro. Bormet’s already-legendary Washington Women in Jazz Festival kicks off with the pianist /vocalist /composer /festival founder herself. Bormet’s ensemble, Ephemera, will perform with the Capital City Symphony, blurring the lines between classical music and jazz.” – Feb. The festival kicks off with a collaboration between WWJF and the INTERSECTIONS festival at the Atlas. Bormet, will take place over the next three weekends with events in D.C.
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