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Courtesy of Raheem DeVaughnAlthough much of his work was as a sideman, Wadud was one of the most important jazz musicians of the 1970s, '80s and '90s. -
The talented cohort of jazz artists perform a selection of songs that reflect on isolation, social upheaval and hope.
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The festival's first full edition in two years — and its first since the death of co-founder George Wein — saw dynamic performances from Newport veterans alongside glowing debuts from newcomers. -
Jazz Night shines a light on an American organist who moved to Europe on a whim and became a jazz superstar. Hear the remarkable story of Rhoda Scott.
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The trio of players, all from Detroit, along with producer and author Sue Mingus, will be celebrated in a tribute concert next spring.
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The title piece from the pianist-composer's latest trio release provokes us and stays firmly in the mind.
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Jazz Night hangs with trumpeter Theo Croker in Jacksonville, Fla., where he spent his teenage years, to revisit old mentors and hear a set by his band from the Jacksonville Jazz Festival.
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Beach House and Mitski and Spoon, oh my! Here are the tracks public radio is spinning over and over this year.
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The Grammy Award-winning opera singer performs a classical, jazz and gospel influenced set.
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The songs we love from the first half of the year span a wide emotional and musical range, from wild percussive romps to raw pleas for empathy to Beyoncé's command to leave it all on the dance floor.
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Gary Bartz shares stories from his sixty-plus-year career, covering everything from bebop to hip-hop. Hear a heartfelt conversation between the legendary saxophonist and host Christian McBride.
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The saxophonist, who began his career in the '70s, has played with notable names like the Beach Boys and Cannonball Adderley. He's still flowing with music.
