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    Karen Sharp’s latest album was recorded in a single day.

    News, From the Magazine, Karen Sharp

    Jan 21, 2019 9:00 AM

    Reedist Karen Sharp: On the Low End

    Michelle Obama probably wasn’t speaking to alto and soprano saxophonists as she declared, “When they go low, we go…

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    Rubén Blades collaborates with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra on a recent album, Una Noche Con Rubén Blades.

    Interview, News, Rubén Blades, Carlos Henriquez

    Jan 18, 2019 9:00 AM

    Rubén Blades, JLCO Blend Musical Ideals

    The cover art for Una Noche Con Rubén Blades, a live recording featuring the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra backing…

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    A promotional video for Nate Smith’s solo drum collection Pocket Change describes it as an assortment of “beats, breaks and excursions.”

    Interview, News, From the Magazine, Nate Smith

    Jan 17, 2019 9:00 AM

    Drummer Nate Smith’s Universe of Beats

    Nate Smith’s solo drum suite, Pocket Change, marks the 44-year-old drummer’s second response to a question he asked…

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    Joseph Jarman (1937–2019)

    News, Joseph Jarman, Roscoe Mitchell, Art Ensemble of Chicago, Obituary

    Jan 16, 2019 3:30 PM

    In Memoriam: Joseph Jarman (1937–2019)

    Multi-instrumentalist Joseph Jarman, best known as a member of the Art Ensemble of Chicago from 1970 to 1993 and again…

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    Alex LoRe has contributed to a raft of recent releases and plans to issue Karol with his own group this year.

    Interview, News, Alex LoRe, John Raymond, Lucas Pino, Yuhan Su, Annie Chen, Annie Chen Octet

    Jan 16, 2019 9:00 AM

    Saxophonist Alex LoRe Is the Main Ingredient

    Manhattan-based alto saxophonist and composer Alex LoRe has contributed to a handful of recent albums with a…

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    ​At New York’s Winter Jazzfest on Jan. 12, Allison Miller co-leads an ensemble with pianist Carmen Staaf at Subculture.

    Live, News, Jaimie Branch, JD Allen, David Murray, Carmen Staaf, Allison Miller/Carmen Staaf, Allison Miller, Jason Palmer

    Jan 16, 2019 8:58 AM

    Double Vision: Winter Jazzfest Fosters Co-Led Ensembles

    On display at New York’s Winter Jazzfest is not only a variety of styles, repertoires, concepts and generations, but…

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    Twin Talk members Andrew Green (left), Dustin Laurenzi and Katie Ernst spent five days at April Base Studios recording their 2019 release, Weaver.

    Interview, News, Twin Talk, Dustin Laurenzi, Andrew Green, Katie Ernst

    Jan 15, 2019 9:00 AM

    The Insular Language of Twin Talk

    Certain band names simply are descriptive. Others, aspirational. But bassist and vocalist Katie Ernst identifies Twin…

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    Pianist Alfredo Rodríguez and percussionist Pedrito Martinez perform at New York’s SubCulture during Winter Jazzfest.

    Live, News, Melissa Aldana, Alfredo Rodríguez, Marta Sánchez Quintet, Pedrito Martinez, Richard Bona, Alex LoRe

    Jan 15, 2019 8:48 AM

    The Ibero-American Flavor of Winter Jazzfest

    For the past 15 years, Winter Jazzfest’s signature event has been a weekend marathon spread across dozens of New York…

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    Henry Threadgill performs Jan. 11 at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Cleveland, Ohio.

    Live, News, Henry Threadgill, Liberty Ellman

    Jan 14, 2019 9:00 AM

    Threadgill Premieres New Composition at Cleveland Museum of Art

    Henry Threadgill’s Zooid along with the Oberlin Contemporary Music Ensemble performed the world premiere of…

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    Javon Jackson’s latest album is titled For You.

    Interview, News, From the Magazine, Javon Jackson

    Jan 14, 2019 9:00 AM

    Javon Jackson Extends the Tradition

    Saxophonist Javon Jackson’s latest album—For You, a self-assured post-bop statement released on his own label,…

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