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April is Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM), and this year marks the 60th anniversary of the most influential year in jazz, 1959. Each week we will highlight…
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Bob Dorough, who was famous for all of his beloved Schoolhouse Rock! compositions, was also a seasoned jazz musician for decades. He died on April 23,…
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Thinking about the legacy of jazz pianist Bill Evans, you might be surprised to know that some cool cats named Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel, Igor…
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Miles Ahead is the name of an album and a film, and also where Miles Davis falls in the Countdown. He's your No. 2 Most Essential Jazz Artist this year.He…
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A romantic ballad launched one career, revived another, and became a beloved standard for generations of musicians. WRTI’s Susan Lewis has more on…
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The virtuosity of the legendary Miles Davis speaks through another trumpeter who follows him in tune and time. WRTI’s Meridee Duddleston talks with the…
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If you're a jazz musician looking for recognition from the Grammy Awards, it helps to be playing a song that's familiar.
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Everybody has one or two favorite jazz standards, knowing them best as vocals, instrumentals, or even as big band arrangements. So, all Memorial Day…
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Join us this Sunday, April 24th at 9 pm for a special program that examines the making of the motion picture, Miles Ahead. This hour-long show delves into…
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Baker's legacy may be debated, but his artistry shouldn't be. On the eve of a new biopic starring Ethan Hawke, here's an introduction to the trumpeter and vocalist.