JazzDC is the heart of the DC Jazz Festival’s commitment to artists, audiences, education, and community – a unifying force where the values that guide our work come to life every day.

 

Built on the belief that jazz is a living, thriving art form meant to be shared, JazzDC invites artists to collaborate, rehearse, record, perform, teach, and build community. It creates meaningful connections between artists and audiences, celebrates Washington, DC’s extraordinary jazz legacy, and inspires the next generation of musicians, educators, and listeners.

 

JazzDC reflects who we are. We are passionate supporters of jazz in all its incarnations and inspirations. We honor tradition while embracing innovation. We believe in artists, the transformative power of education, the richness of diverse communities, and experiences that bring people together.

 

Through JazzDC, our vision comes to life in many ways, from JazzDC All-Stars to the JazzDC Youth Ensemble. Now through JazzDC TV, the first digital expression of our vision, DC Jazz Festival is providing even more ways to connect artists and audiences.

 

Created as a free, noncommercial resource, JazzDC TV extends our reach beyond the stage, offering performances, conversations, educational programs, and stories that spark curiosity, increase understanding, and foster lifelong engagement with jazz.

 

Whether you are discovering jazz for the first time, deepening a lifelong appreciation, teaching the music, or creating it yourself, JazzDC invites you to connect, learn, share, and belong.