The Potomac River Jazz Club

Centennial by King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band (Coming August 30 from Archeophone Records) The 1923 recordings by King Oliver’s working Chicago band are the stuff of legend. Nothing like them had ever been heard on record before, and nothing in jazz would be the same afterward. Here, for the first time, all 37 sides are presented—in release order—on two LPs and two CDs, along with 5...

Cool air conditioning, hot jazz, a great dance floor, cold beverages...it's the perfect thing for July!

Info link in the comments!

Tomorrow!

Coming this weekend, the Seth Kibel Quintet featuring Flo Anito! See the comments for details:

The Potomac River Jazz Club is hosting its monthly Zoom Jazz Talk tonight at 8:00 p.m.! Learn more about Alex Hill and his contributions to early jazz with speaker Hal Smith.

The session is FREE although we do also offer donation tickets to offset program costs. Please register before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time for the event:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/890611040597

We are grieved to report the recent death of Chuck Enlind, 93, a loyal friend of traditional jazz and the Potomac River Jazz Club which he served as a board member and/or officer for at least 40 years.

Born in Evanston, IL in 1930, he grew up in Pittsburgh and graduated from the University of Pittsburg where he taught Economics as a grad student. He later took a post as a Labor Economist in the Labor Department in Washington where he was introduced to the brand of jazz he loved so fervently. Chuck was attracted to festivals, attending the French Quarter fest 14 times plus many trips to North Carolina and Connecticut for major music events.

Outside of music halls, he had another favorite haunt. Chuck could be seen regularly at his Moose lodge where he played fervid Bingo, sampled the beers, and told outrageous puns. After each one, he apologized then plunged right in and told another one. It was a craft he practiced not just among his fellow Mooses but at PRJC events as well.
The Board of Directors and club members extend their condolences to Chuck’s daughter, Susan who is planning a celebration of his life. Details will be posted.

Our PRJC Jazz Talk series continues to grow. Many are archived on our YouTube Channel under this playlist. Check them out!

PRJC’s Jazz Talk Series - Entertainment & Learning Jelly Rolled into Each Presentation! Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

This Sunday! Link for advance tickets, or pay cash at the door:
https://fb.me/e/1oZhAmx1g

In case you missed the latest The Syncopated Times issue, check out the feature about the PRJC’s Jazz Talks! the Syncopated Times is a great resource for Trad Jazz. Support them by signing up for a subscription!

https://syncopatedtimes.com/calling-all-jazz-clubs/?fbclid=IwAR3lsoFxP3tK2HJWde2WBdaJe2yb2UMUc3Pj1-C8GPb4d_K3qjq-v6F7ryw_aem_AVwvQaA-2UuoLEeOrIzQzeqRp-19KOz82DvIivHPcMCKgkPE5Mc6HgNCa3ZOCOsiM2o&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Calling all Jazz Clubs - The Syncopated Times Come to jazz class! The Potomac River Jazz Club (PRJC) of the Washington DC area has issued a call to all other clubs and societies in the global jazzsphere

What’s on tap this weekend? How about some hot Trad Jazz? Don’t miss the return of David Sager’s Pie-in-the-Sky band!

https://facebook.com/events/s/prjc-october-special-dave-sage/850094116728776/?mibextid=RQdjqZ

Missed something on Jazz Festing In Place? Or want to hear it again? The entire 64 hours of programming is available on our 2-week archive now! Listen at https://www.wwoz.org/listen/archive/.

From Sutton Stokes, Royal's son:

As many of you are starting to hear, my father passed away on May 1, 2021 at home in Elkins, W. Va., in the company of my mother/his wife, Erika, and my brother, Neale. He was 90.

He had been experiencing some health issues for some time, but his final illness moved quickly and his passing was comfortable and peaceful under the care of home hospice.

Thank you to those who have reached out to us already. It is gratifying to know my father was known and loved so widely.

Peace to you all.

Great lineup. Put it on your calendar.

WWOZ Piano Night: From Our Homes to Yours will be a benefit for WWOZ, but as in 2020, no tickets are required! By going virtual we are able to open our doors and make seats to welcome thousands of guests who never would have been able to all fit in the same room together. We so hope you can join us here on Facebook on April 26 starting at 7pm CT for magical performances from these 23 wildly talented New Orleans musicians!

Click here to find out how to become a supporter of Piano Night 2021: https://tinyurl.com/pianonight

Cradle of Jazz Tour - New Orleans Music Tour The New Orleans Jazz History Tour is a 2.5-hour excursion through the neighborhoods that gave birth to jazz more than a century ago.

Get the porch and backyard ready-- Jazz Festing In Place on WWOZ is back! Listen worldwide, free, at wwoz.org, or locally at 90.7 FM, as WWOZ partners with the Archive of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation to bring you Jazz Festing In Place 2021, featuring rare and historic sets from Jazz Fest's past, on the traditional spring weekends of the festival (April 22-25 and April 29-May 2).

In addition to the music, the broadcast will include interview segments highlighting the food, crafts, and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana. We will also be sharing recipes for some of your favorite Jazz Fest cuisine, and helping fans connect with favorite local festival food and craft vendors.

Listen worldwide, free, at wwoz.org, or locally at 90.7 FM.

Joe Bebco wrote this review of our managing director John McCusker's first book, "Creole Trombone: Kid Ory and the Early Years of Jazz." Visit the 1811 Kid Ory Historic House to get your copy of "Creole Trombone" and have it signed by the author. If you already have a copy, John is happy to sign it for you. https://syncopatedtimes.com/creole-trombone-kid-ory/