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A rising star in the world of improvised music with her group FLY or DIE, branch died on Monday at her home in Brooklyn, N.Y.
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A virtuoso guitarist who straddled the post-bop mainstream and a searching yet rooted avant-garde, Monnette Sudler was a hero in her hometown of Philadelphia. She died on Aug. 21, age 70.
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Watch this video clip of our own Bob Perkins being honored on national news on July 1st. Congratulations, BP! And we're so glad you're still on the air on Sundays 9 AM to 1 PM for Jazz Brunch.Go to 19:08 in the broadcast to see BP's segment.
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As the beloved jazz host partially retires from broadcasting on WRTI—his last weeknight shift is on Thursday, June 30th—musicians and listeners celebrate his career and contributions to jazz.
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Tune in over the weekend and on Memorial Day for special jazz and classical music for the holiday.
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***EVENT CANCELLED***Check out Lili Añel and her band at City Winery, Philadelphia on Monday, May 23rd at 8 PM. It's the first event in the WRTI Concert Series at this incredible venue. WRTI's J. Michael Harrison is emcee.
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Hear stories from New Orleans saxophonist Donald Harrison Jr.'s upbringing, words from his mentee, drummer Joe Dyson, and a performance on his home turf recorded at Snug Harbor.
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Swing pianist Beryl Booker (1922 -1978) should have become a household name. But despite an early career highlighted by many recordings and gigs with top jazz talent, her star fell without gaining the recognition she deserved. Here's her story.
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On the occasion of the legendary bassist's centennial, broadcaster and bass player Greg Bryant zeroes in on the legend's technical wizardry.
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Regarded as one of the most important figures in jazz, tributes are planned across the world to honor the legacy of bassist, bandleader and pioneer Charles Mingus.