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Phaze II
United States, Washington D.C., Washington

About Phaze II

Since 1997, PHAZE II has been providing Smooth and Funky Jazz sounds on the local music scene in the Washington, DC area, by honing its craft of delivering quality music to their listeners. PHAZE II has embarked on a journey to show the world the many talents that this jazz band has to offer.
Determined to broaden their vision, PHAZE II entered the 13th Annual Capital Jazz Festival 2005 Capital Jazz Challenge Competition. This competition was sponsored by Washington DC’s Smooth Jazz 105.9 and Baltimore, Maryland’s Smooth Jazz 104.3. The final competition consisted of 6 bands chosen from 600 competition entries. Phaze II was chosen the winners of the competition received a monetary contribution and had the opportunity to open the next day on the Capital Jazz Festival’s main stage.
PHAZE II has since performed at the Capital Jazz Festival for the past seven years with other national acts at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. This jazz ensemble has also been fortunate to back up various national artists such as; Regina Belle, El DeBarge, Kenny Lattimore, MeL’isa Morgan, Miki Howard, Frank McComb, Conya Doss, Paul Taylor, Matthew Whitaker, Tim Bowman, Jackiem Joyner, Marcus Anderson, Ken Navarro, Lori Jenaire, Althea Renee, BK Jackson, Cindy Bradley, Bob Baldwin, Shelby Brown, Gail Jhonson, Tony Exum Jr, Lynn Fiddmont, Dee Lucas, Kevin Whalum and Lin Roundtree just to name a few. Phaze II has become a very sought after band for national artist when they come to perform in the Washington, DC area.
In 2001, PHAZE II released its first CD entitled, Options, which Smooth Jazz 105.9 radio personality, Al Santos, described as a very credible debut CD. The Options CD embraced creativity, powerful producing, collaboration, and above all, the musical gift that each band member offers. Backtalk, the sophomore CD released in 2004, has unique style and versatile sounds that range from Latin Jazz to R&B. Backtalk was also re-released in 2016 by (expired link). In 2010 they released Live N Uncut a CD/DVD set. This project gives one a visual along with the audio of what a Phaze II live performance is all about. Their CD Live in Anaheim was recorded at the 2013 NAMM Show. This was truly a blessing; due to the fact of this being their first time ever performing on the west coast. Phaze II's latest CD No Cover Charge received Grammy consideration for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album in 2020.

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Past Events

Fri

Jun 23

7:00 PM

All Ages
Aberdeen Festival Park

United States, Maryland, Aberdeen, 6-20 Franklin Street, 21001

Sat

Jul 01

9:00 PM

18+ or w/ adult
Last Round Boxing Club

United States, Maryland, Waldorf, 2772 Old Washington Road, 20601

Fri

Jul 07

7:00 PM

18+ or w/ adult
Bethesda Blues & Jazz Club

United States, Maryland, Bethesda, 7719 Wisconsin Ave, 20814

Sun

Jul 09

7:00 PM

18+ or w/ adult
Bethesda Blues & Jazz Club

United States, Maryland, Bethesda, 7719 Wisconsin Ave, 20814

Mon

Aug 21

10:00 PM

18+ or w/ adult
The Bitter End

United States, New York, New York, 147 Bleecker Street, 10012

Sat

Nov 11

8:00 PM

18+ or w/ adult
Bethesda Blues & Jazz Club

United States, Maryland, Bethesda, 7719 Wisconsin Ave, 20814

Thu

Dec 21

7:30 PM

18+ or w/ adult
Bethesda Blues & Jazz Club

United States, Maryland, Bethesda, 7719 Wisconsin Ave, 20814

Sun

Mar 25

7:00 PM

All Ages
Bethesda Blues & Jazz Club

United States, Maryland, Bethesda, 7719 Wisconsin Ave, 20814

Sat

Nov 17

8:00 PM

18+ or w/ adult
Bethesda Blues & Jazz Club

United States, Maryland, Bethesda, 7719 Wisconsin Ave, 20814

Sat

Dec 08

8:00 PM

18+ or w/ adult
City Winery

United States, Washington D.C., DC, 1350 Okie Street NE, 20002

Wed

Jan 30

8:00 PM

All Ages
Blues Alley

United States, Washington D.C., DC, 1073 Wisconsin Ave NW, 20007

Thu

Mar 28

8:00 PM

18+ or w/ adult
City Winery

United States, Washington D.C., Washington, 1350 Okie Street NE, 20002

Sun

Apr 07

6:30 PM

18+
The Carlyle Club

United States, Virginia, Aleaxandria, 2050 Ballenger Ave, 22314

Tue

May 21

8:00 PM

18+ or w/ adult
City Winery

United States, Washington D.C., Washington, 1350 Okie Street NE, 20002

Fri

Jan 31

8:00 PM

18+ or w/ adult
The Carlyle Club

United States, Virginia, Alexandria, 2050 Ballenger Ave, 22314

Fri

Mar 25

7:30 PM

All Ages
New Beginnings Missionary Baptist Church

United States, Virginia, Annadale, 7100 Columbia Pike, 22003

Fri

Apr 01

9:00 PM

All Ages
Epiq Food Hall

United States, Virginia, Woodbridge, 14067 Noblewood Plaza, 22193

Sun

May 29

7:00 PM

All Ages
The Tin Pan w/ Conya Doss

United States, Virginia, Richmond, 8981 Quioccasin Rd, 23229

Sat

Jun 11

7:00 PM

All Ages
Smyrna Concert Series

United States, Georgia, Smyrna , 100 Village Circle, 30080

Sat

Jun 18

8:00 PM

All Ages
Groove Music Hall

United States, Virginia, Woodford, 6501 Dominion Raceway Ave, 22580

Keystone Korner

Sun

Jul 31

5:30 PM

All Ages
Keystone Korner

United States, Maryland, Baltimore, 1350 Lancaster Street, 21231

Sat

Aug 27

12:00 PM

All Ages
Jazz in the Country w/ Matthew Whitaker

United States, Virginia, King George, 17420 Mt Bethel Lane, 22485

Sat

Sep 10

12:00 PM

All Ages
Maryland Wine, Jazz R&B Funk Festival

United States, Maryland, Prince Fredrick, 140 Calvert Fair Drive, 20610

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