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Press
On the Air: Jazz Now with Ed Smith – March 5
I’ll be joining Ed Smith on Jazz Now on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM on Takoma Radio.
Mar 3
"Swing Beat: The House Jazz Orchestra Lives on at Strathmore" | Washington City Paper
“The Strathmore Jazz Orchestra highlights the work and vision of one local musician.”
Feb 28
Miho Hazama & Danish Radio Big Band feat. Ingrid Jensen | Dizzy’s Club, Feb 23, 2026
The Danish Radio Big Band feat. Ingrid Jensen performs my Freddie Hubbard arrangements at Dizzy’s Club!
Feb 19
“Fully Human Lives: The Jazz Greatness of Kurt Elling” | Chronicles Magazine
“There was no mistake about that at this concert as the orchestra was the beating heart of the performance.”
Feb 18
Kurt Elling and the Strathmore Jazz Orchestra: Reflections on a Defining Night
After taking the weekend to reflect, I wanted to share a few personal thoughts about last Friday’s concert at The Music Center at Strathmore.
On February 13, I had the profound honor of conducting the inaugural performance of the Strathmore Jazz Orchestra featuring Kurt Elling. This project has been four years in the making, and opportunities of this scale centered around a large jazz ensemble are rare in the United States today. Joi Brown, Artistic Director of Strathmore,
Feb 17
“A New Jazz Orchestra with Kurt Elling Comes to Washington” | Washington Examiner
The Washington Examiner featured the Strathmore Jazz Orchestra with Kurt Elling in advance of its inaugural performance. Read the full article by Mark Judge here: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/community-family/4443363/strathmore-jazz-orchestra-kurt-elling-washington/
Feb 3
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