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Honored to be featured in the December 2016/January 2017 issue of Black Belt Magazine!  SHAOLIN JAZZ has come a long way, but we still got a long way to go.  #SteadyGrindin’

SHAOLIN JAZZ will close out 2017 with one more Can I Kick It? event at Songbyrd Music House.  Join us on Tuesday, Dec. 27th as we presented a special screening of “The Chinese Connection” starring the legendary Bruce Lee!  Click here to RSVP.

The Last Dragon edition of CAN I KICK IT? is going down next week in DC!  The RSVP list is getting thick, so click on the link and get yours in before reach our cap.   RSVP - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/can-i-kick-it-927-screening-the-last-dragon-tickets-27389339251?aff=erelexpmlt.

ART WHINO and SHAOLIN JAZZ join forces to present CHAMBERS, A night of all things Wu-Tang.  Entering their 24th year since their start Wu-Tang has been hailed as the most influential hip-hop group of all-time. Rolling Stone called Wu-Tang Clan "the best rap group ever" and in 2004, NME hailed them as one of the most influential groups of the last ten years.  This influence can be seen in the works of many artists work as the music has been a transcended over the years and still is on the top of many a playlist.  CHAMBERS will feature a group art show curated by ART WHINO that includes work by 50 visual artists.  To accompany the visual art SHAOLIN JAZZ will be curating a special Wu-Tang Clan themed soundtrack throughout the evening performed by the infamous Diamond Cutterz DJ crew.  This soundscape will also be backed by a unique video-mixing set of classic Wu-Tang Clan music videos, movie clips and rare footage to give patrons a one-of-a-kind audio/visual experience. Opening Reception Event Saturday, September 24th @ BLIND WHINO 8PM - Midnight 700 Delaware Ave SW | DC *FREE and open to the public Featuring Wu-Tang inspired DJ and Video-Mixing Sets by: DJ 2-Tone Jones | DJ Roddy Rod | DJ RBI   Participating Visual Artists: Aaron Jasinski Adrian Black Alex Solis Aniekan Udofia Anna Rose Soevik Bagger 43 Baghead Ben Morse Brandon 'BWELLDAMME' Graham Brent McHugh Bryant Pomajambo Chris Bishop ChrisRWK Corey Robbins Crystal Turner Dan Blank Elstabo Evoker Jacobe Noonan James Koo Jason White Jessica Esper Josie Morway Juan Pineda Katun Keyhan Lou Pimentel Lydia Semenov Matt Corrado Mo Mr. Christopher NAM Nick Zimbro Nightmare Mikey Peter Van Flores Rei21 Robert Generette III Rodrigo Pradel Rosina Teri Memolo Sergio Garcia Shawn Yu Shawn Wigs Superwaxx The Tonus Thom Glick Tobar Tony Philippou Ultra William Nghiem Yiqiao Wang Yuhmi Collective Zombieyeti Show end date: October 30th Closing Reception date: October 27 Exhibit hours: Saturday & Sunday 10am-2pm or by appointment

This month’s edition of CAN I KICK IT? is going to be the biggest one yet!  RSVP today because space will be limited: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/can-i-kick-it-927-screening-the-last-dragon-tickets-27389339251?aff=erelexpmlt.

The VJC is opening the stage to one act from anywhere in the world to come perform with them, all travel and accommodations paid. Performances will be streamed live internationally via Soul Public Radio, and filmed courtesy of WorldArts & The VJC. Artists, visit worldarts.com before September 12 to learn more and submit your music. For other inquiries send an email to [email protected].

This Tuesday (8.23) CAN I KICK IT? returns to Songbyrd DC with the film that inspired the name for one of the most recognizable members of the Wu-Tang Clan . . . Method Man (starring Casanova Wong).   And in tribute to Johnny Blaze himself, DJ 2-Tone Jones will be scoring the film with an all-Method Man music set!  Plus, this month's movie trivia is sponsored by Words Beats & Life, Inc (WBL). WBL is a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC that uses Hip Hop to empower individuals and communities.  For more information go to www.wblinc.org.  

#MonthOfTheMan

Join the SHAOLIN JAZZ team this Friday to celebrate the release of our limited edition Ninja Vuitton Shirt available exclusively at Palave 5ive in Washington, DC.  The event will be held at Palace 5ive from 7-9pm and will be open to the public.  There will be complimentary beer and soft drinks, plus DJ 2-Tone Jones will be on deck to provide good vibes.   RSVP today and join us on Friday!

We got that new hotness!  SHAOLIN JAZZ Phone Cases now available online in a variety of designs.  Click here and cop one today.

The next edition of CAN I KICK IT? is coming up next week on July 26th with a box-office hit action film from the ‘90s.....Hard to Kill starring Steven Seagal.  Once again it’s all going down at Songbyrd Music House in Adams Morgan (DC).  Click here to RSVP.

The next installment of CAN I KICK IT? in DC is going down Tuesday, April 26th @ Songbyrd Music House in Adams Morgan.  The feature film will be Ong-Bak: The Thai Fighter (starring Tony Jaa).   Click here to RSVP.

SHAOLIN JAZZ in Ethiopia / Perk / Tote Bag + Digital Music Catalog / Available in a variety of designs.   ONLY 7 DAYS LEFT to #ShopAndSupport SHAOLIN JAZZ in Ethiopia.  For more info click here.

CAN I KICK IT? screening “The Golden Child” (starring Eddie Murphy) / 3.22 / Songbyrd Music House (DC) Click here for more info.

SHAOLIN JAZZ in Ethiopia / Perk / Baseball Tee + Digital Music Catalog / Available in a variety of designs and colors.   ONLY 12 DAYS LEFT to #ShopAndSupport SHAOLIN JAZZ in Ethiopia.  For more info click here.

Get ready for a classic night in DC! CAN I KICK IT? screening “The Golden Child” (starring Eddie Murphy) / 3.22 / Songbyrd Music House Click here for more info.