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Tyler Mitchell, a former sideman in the Arkestra, reconnects with Marshall Allen, its longtime leader, on 'Sun Ra's Journey,' recorded live at Smalls.
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A new album of Beethoven's late piano sonatas shows the depth of Maurizio Pollini's maturity, as well as his willingness to take chances.
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For pianist Fred Hersch and singer esperanza spalding, a duo set at the Village Vanguard provides yet another chance to commit fully to the magic of the moment.
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A compilation of popular holiday tracks from across Louis Armstrong's recording career, 'Louis Wishes You a Cool Yule' is his highest-charting album since Hello Dolly in 1964.
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The soundtrack to this year's buzz-worthy classical film is far from a triumph, but don't blame Oscar-winning composer Hildur Guðnadóttir.
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An in-demand bassist, Dezron Douglas turns the focus on his own music with a powerful new quartet album, 'ATALAYA.'
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For her triumphant second album, 'More Touch,' vibraphonist Patricia Brennan balances a percussive quartet with a personal blend of influences.
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Aaron Copland's ode to Abraham Lincoln has long captured the popular imagination, in myriad interpretations. Its message feels pointedly relevant on this Election Day.
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As Native American Heritage Month gets underway, we're listening closely to Chickasaw composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha ̍ Tate's earliest work, 'Winter Moons.'
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Guitarist Jeff Parker has found a way to make social music in an age of isolation, as he demonstrates on two distinct new albums.