Category Archives: Concerts

Fluting with the Smithsonian

Posted on April 12, 2016 by randyjmueller

Back in October Yolanda and I attended a concert at the National Museum of American History to hear the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra (see previous post). To our amazement, the band featured Dr. David Skorton, the brand new Secretary of … Continue reading →

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Different Drummers

Posted on April 9, 2016 by randyjmueller

Last weekend we went to a concert at the Church of the Epiphany to hear DC’s Different Drummers, of the Capitol Pride Symphonic Band. They sponsor a concert band, jazz swing band, and get this – a marching band! Several … Continue reading →

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Foolishness at Studio Theater

Posted on April 3, 2016 by randyjmueller

Studio Theater is right across the street from where we live on 14th Street. It is DC’s premier venue for contemporary and classic theater, performed in three intimate venues. We don’t know much about theater, but we have gone to … Continue reading →

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The Bohemians’ Last Stand

Posted on March 26, 2016 by randyjmueller

Bohemian Cavern, the historic jazz club that has been the site of many of the greats since 1926, is closing this weekend. This is a tragedy of a kind that is hard to fathom. Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, John Coltrane, … Continue reading →

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Movin’ with Joe

Posted on March 22, 2016 by randyjmueller

Last weekend we attended the “Feel the Rhythm of the Night” Gala at Joe’s Movement Emporium to enjoy some Latin dancing with our friends Mary Jane and Ed and celebrate their significant contributions to the organization. Joe’s provides dance and movement … Continue reading →

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The Clarinet from Heck

Posted on November 16, 2015 by randyjmueller

I recently had a heck of a personal growth moment with an early 1940s Selmer B-flat soprano clarinet with a low E-flat key. This is only the second one I’ve seen in my work life, and it gave me a … Continue reading →

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Steve Cannon’s Bangkok Bands

Posted on February 8, 2015 by randyjmueller

We just returned from an amazing trip to Thailand, Cambodia and a crazy stop-through day in Dubai, inspired by my old and ever youthful trumpet buddy, Steve Cannon. Steve was a fixture in Portland, playing in jazz, funk, blues and … Continue reading →

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DC Chamber Orchestra

Posted on August 16, 2014 by randyjmueller

After years and years playing lead trumpet in bands of all sorts, at my ripe (unidentified) age I now find myself playing in a classical orchestra around the corner from where Yolanda and I live. Yolanda has a degree in … Continue reading →

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DC Jazz Festival

Posted on June 29, 2014 by randyjmueller

It’s been a busy summer already and I’m just getting around to documenting my latest musical adventures. Today was a perfect, sunny day for a Jazz Fest, held on the Capitol Riverfront on the Anacostia River. The concert was the … Continue reading →

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Kennedy Center NSO

Posted on May 18, 2014 by randyjmueller

Last night we had a great evening of wining, dining and music. It was my first opportunity to hear the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center. The program highlighted American contemporary composers, with a little dance thrown in at the end. … Continue reading →

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