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    The Last Poets return 48 years after their debut with Understand What Black Is.

    Interview, News, The Last Poets

    May 30, 2018 2:50 PM

    The Last Poets’ Lyrical Intensity Unabated

    Abiodun Oyewole and Umar bin Hassan, two of the founding members of Afrocentric jazz collective The Last Poets,…

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    Yissy Garcia at Artes De Cuba: From The Island To The World

    Live, News, Review, Arturo O’Farrill, Yissy Garcia, Yosvany Terry

    May 29, 2018 7:29 PM

    Cuban Culture Comes to Kennedy Center

    Fábrica De Arte Cubano, a former cooking-oil plant turned multimedia-arts venue, is one of the most fabulous places in…

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    Pianist Ben Markley’s most recent release is Basic Economy on OA2.

    Interview, News, Ben Markley

    May 29, 2018 9:50 AM

    Ben Markley Moves Into the Spotlight

    Pianist Ben Markley has quietly been making waves in the jazz world from his home base in Denver, Colorado. That was…

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    Live, News, Rova Saxophone Quartet, Fire!, William Parker, Dave Burrell, Evan Parker, Anthony Braxton, John Zorn, Mette Rasmussen, Fred Frith, Mats Gustafsson

    May 27, 2018 4:00 PM

    Avant-Garde Flame Kept Alive at FIMAV

    There is a comforting ambience and routine awaiting the rush of visitors to Victoriaville, Quebec, for Festival…

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    The Chick Corea Elektric Band will perform at Hollywood’s Catalina Jazz Club from May 30 to June 3. The quintet includes Corea (left), John Patitucci, Frank Gambale, Eric Marienthal and Dave Weckl.

    News, Chick Corea, Frank Gambale

    May 25, 2018 10:03 AM

    Corea’s Elektric Ensemble Set for Catalina Club Residency

    When Chick Corea arrives in Los Angeles for a residency next week, he’ll be joined by collaborators he has known for…

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    Jason Stein’s Locksmith Isidore is issuing its fourth album, After Caroline, on Northern Spy Records.

    Interview, News, Jason Stein

    May 25, 2018 9:00 AM

    Jason Stein Refines his Voice on New Album, ‘After Caroline’

    Jason Stein finally has reached his comfort zone.

    Creatively, the Chicago bass clarinetist is a willing sideman,…

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    Storløkken’s Twilight Saloon performs at the Dokkhuset venue during Norway’s Trondheim Jazzfestival.

    Live, News, Review, Arild Andersen

    May 24, 2018 9:00 AM

    Trondheim Fest Dispatches Unique Visions of Jazz

    Celebrating its 39th installment, Norway’s Trondheim Jazzfestival, which ran May 8-13, slotted starry Americans…

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    Kaspar Rast (left), Nik Bärtsch, Sha and Thomy Jordi recorded Awase for the ECM imprint.

    Interview, News, Nik Bärtsch

    May 24, 2018 9:00 AM

    Nik Bärtsch Wants his Ensemble to be a ‘Flexible Organism’

    The Swiss pianist and composer Nik Bärtsch is best known for Nik Bärtsch’s Ronin, an electric group that plays what…

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    Maria Pia De Vito’s embrace of the Portuguese language has resulted in the singer making connections between seemingly disparate musical traditions.

    Interview, News, Maria Pia De Vito

    May 23, 2018 9:00 AM

    Maria Pia De Vito Connects Cultures Through Translations

    Singer Maria Pia De Vito folds her facility for more than a dozen languages into her recordings.

    Her latest album,…

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    News, Review, The Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia

    May 22, 2018 9:40 PM

    Early Acoustic Recordings Hint at Garcia’s Future with The Grateful Dead

    One of the most influential and versatile improvisers of the late 20th century, Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia…

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