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Saxophonist, Sonic Explorer Casey Benjamin Dies at 45
Casey Benjamin, the alto saxophonist, vocalist, keyboardist and producer who stamped his distinctive sounds on the…
Singer Cassandra Wilson has announced the dates for her upcoming tour in conjunction with her recent release, Thunderbird (Blue Note).
Wilson will perform at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia on Sept. 19, New York’s Town Hall on Sept. 20, Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, N.J., on Sept. 21 and Birchmere in Alexandria, Va., on Sept. 24.
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Casey Benjamin, the alto saxophonist, vocalist, keyboardist and producer who stamped his distinctive sounds on the…
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Albert “Tootie” Heath, a drummer of impeccable taste and time who was the youngest of three jazz-legend brothers…
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David Sanborn, the star alto saxophonist who masterfully straddled the realms of straightahead jazz, R&B, rock and…
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At the risk of oversimplifying and romanticizing the story, Ambrose Akinmusire came bursting on the jazz scene at the…