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    “The love from the jazz and music community restored my faith in humanity,” Walia wrote in an online post upon his release from detention at an ICE facility.

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    ​Oliver Jones’ debut album, Live At Biddle’s Jazz & Ribs, was recorded in 1983, the first release on the Montreal-based label Justin Time.

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    Linda May Han Oh gave one of the most joyful performances at this year’s Newport Jazz Festival.

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    This year’s Reykjavík Jazz Festival ​runs Aug. 25–30 in Iceland’s Capital Region.

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    Nicole Zuraitis performs at San Jose Jazz’s Summer Fest.

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    On The Blues Is My Biography, Branch employs far-reaching roots to advance the blues process of observation, reportage, assertion, transcendence.

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    ​Percussionist Poncho Sanchez was among the artists scheduled to perform at the now-canceled inaugural LA Jazz Festival.

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    In 1993 Bryson signed to the Telarc Jazz label, which released her first album, I Love Being Here With You.

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    Inspired by the sonic world of Bitches Brew, Dad Grass developed a flavor profile intended to feel lush, layered and slightly psychedelic.

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    Some of the boldest highlights at Molde arrived in the intimate quarters of improvised duets, including a morning concert in the park with esperanza spalding and Shabaka.

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