Over the years, Washingtonians have been fortunate to witness with pride the extraordinary number of outstanding jazz groups that have sprung forth
from the DC area. Since 1997, PHAZE II has been providing the Smooth Jazz sounds on the local scene in Washington, DC by honing its craft of delivering quality music to its fans. PHAZE II has embarked on a journey that shows the world the many talents that the extraordinary members of the jazz band possess.
Determined to broaden their vision, PHAZE II entered the 13th Annual Capital Jazz Festival 2005 Capital Jazz Challenge.
This competition was sponsored by Washington DC’s Smooth Jazz 105.9 and Baltimore, Maryland’s Smooth Jazz 104.3.
The final contest consisted of 6 bands chosen from 600 band entries across the country. The winner was awarded a monetary prize and had the opportunity to open
the show that following day on the Capital Jazz Festival’s main stage. Thousands of Capital Jazz Fest fans endured the heat as they cheered for their favorite
band. Phaze II was chosen the winners of the 2005 Captal Jazz Challenge! PHAZE II gave a memorable performance at the 2005 Capital Jazz Festival
alongside other national acts at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. This jazz ensemble has been fortunate to grace the stages of
Smooth Jazz artists such as Walter Beasely, Ken Navarro, Paul Jackson Jr., Jeff Golub and Jazz Attack, just to name a few. This entire experience is an
opportunity of a lifetime for all of the talented members of this band. PHAZE II performs for a variety of social events and community functions.
This band continues to work diligently through the passion of their music. Visit their website at www.phaze2jazz.com for booking information and to
learn more about the journey of this exhilarating band.
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