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Renee Klahr/Think of the best songs of 2021 as a playlist catering to the most basic human urges. Within it, booties were called, muffins were buttered and bloody revenge was contemplated. It was quite a year. -
Renee Klahr/Think of the best songs of 2021 as a playlist catering to the most basic human urges. Within it, booties were called, muffins were buttered and bloody revenge was contemplated. It was quite a year.
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Pianist Eric Lewis did a turn in the crossover celebrity spotlight with his "rockjazz" method. But he pledges allegiance to "the jazz republic" in a new trio with Reginald Veal and Jeff Watts.
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The first-ever gig of the most influential jazz big band of the last 50 years has emerged. It lays complex arrangements over simple blues forms. It also swings like crazy. -
The singer showcases her refreshing voice in a performance with host Marian McPartland.
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Jazz Night In America's host happens to be a Grammy-winning bassist, and he's written a special work. Hear a bluesy, soulful oratorio for big band and gospel choir, inspired by civil-rights icons.
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The composer and pianist was only 14 when he was a guest on the program back in 1996.
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How do major musicians make it happen away from major hubs? We sought out DIY presenter CapitalBop as it presented Kris Funn and Warren Wolf at a converted-warehouse stage for the DC Jazz Festival.
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Hear the "wild man of jazz" play "Just One Of Those Things" and "Bumble Rumble Blues."
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He's a world-class Afro-Cuban percussionist, the first call of jazz and pop stars. He's also a Santería priest. As he tells us after a traditional ceremony, the two aspects of his life are connected.
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Best known as the lead voice on Bob's Burgers and Archer, Benjamin has no expertise in jazz music. "It's a real insult to people who try," he says of Well, I Should Have ... Learned How To Play Piano.
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The genre-straddling star guitarists perform together with fluidity, precision and grace.
