Beatin' the Odds. To baritone saxophonist Leigh Pilzer, that is far more than a catchphrase: it is a grim yet ultimately happy reality. In 2017, Pilzer was diagnosed with cancer. After extensive ...

“A force of nature on the baritone.” –Adam Narimatsu, CapitalBop Washington, DC native Leigh Pilzer is a baritone saxophone specialist, composer, arranger, and educator. Her performance resume ...

How many work projects can you take on at one time? Not as many as Leigh Pilzer can. With all of that on her itinerary, you’ve surely seen her somewhere. In every case, Pilzer is one of the best ...

The Washington Women in Jazz Festival is an annual highlight of the area’s arts calendar. Under the auspices of producer/pianist/composer Amy K. Bormet, the festival has grown from a series of dates ...

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Georgetown University’s department of performing arts hosted three professional musicians in its “Jazz Combos” and “Jazz Ensemble” classes to workshop performance techniques with students. All three ...

>> Trombonist Jen Krupa and saxophonist Leigh Pilzer team up tonight at Twins Jazz to lead their quintet, JLQ. Call 202-234-0072 for set time and cover information. >> Cheick Hamala Diabate is ...

Benny Carter at the Apollo Theater in Harlem circa 1946. Photo by William Gottlieb. Courtesy the Library of Congress Joann Stevens is the program manager for Jazz Appreciation Month and a regular ...

Leigh Pilzer is one of the best and busiest saxophonists in the DC area. She will be part of the Washington Women in Jazz Festival Quintet performing on the Take 5! stage this Thursday, March 20th ...