Articles Tagged with #jazz
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Reunited
An eldercare resident suffering from depression has his outlook transformed when he gets back together with his old jazz combo.
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Rebirth of the Cool
Marimba-playing robot jams with a robot-arm drummer.
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Nobody Fronted on Fela
When Prince asks you to DJ his party, you say yes. When he wants you to stop so he can watch Finding Nemo, well.
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Dianne Reeves
The jazz chanteuse talks about meeting a legend, experimenting with styles, and finding her own voice.
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Jazz Lessons With James “Blood” Ulmer
Growing up in a family that requires Saturday night recitals is a crash course in how to please a crowd. A conversation about a lifetime of commanding performances.
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Cecil Taylor Explains It All
Pianist Cecil Taylor stormed onto the New York City club scene in the 1950s, shaking the foundations of modern music with what would become known as free jazz. A conversation with the master.
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Moody’s Mood for Bop
Jazz saxophone legend James Moody talks about how racism shaped his early career, what a “hot flute” can do for a repertoire, and encouraging budding musicians.
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Around the City With Eliane Elias
Experienced musicians sometimes find it tempting to stick with already-established styles in their later albums. Jazz pianist Eliane Elias talks about breaking the mold.