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    In addition to his one-man show, Collier will perform with Samara Joy and D-Nice at this year’s DC Jazz Festival.

    News, Jacob Collier

    May 7, 2024 12:26 PM

    Jacob Collier Solo Show to Take Center Stage at DC JazzFest

    The DC Jazz Festival has added Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier and his Djesse Vol. 4 Solo Show to…

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    “I want to inform myself to better convey ideas about nature and sustainability through my music,” says Freitas.

    News, From the Magazine, Amaro Freitas

    Apr 30, 2024 12:31 PM

    Amaro Freitas Explores His Brazilian Roots

    Although Brazilian pianist Amaro Freitas amply displayed his compositional brilliance and instrumental derring-do on…

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    “The amazing thing that I see of great musicians on stage is their ability to utilize their lexicon of languages,” says Kokayi.

    News, Kokayi

    Apr 30, 2024 12:16 PM

    Kokayi Taps the Musical Power of Language

    Kokayi loves languages. He’s fascinated with the spoken and musical in equal measure. In addition to his native…

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    “I try to strike just the right balance of paying tribute to the original and also injecting new life into the music,” says Myles Wright about his music inspired by classic video game tunes.

    News, From the Magazine, Myles Wright

    Apr 30, 2024 11:55 AM

    Myles Wright’s Gaming Music

    Australian composer/arranger Myles Wright chose the repertoire for his latest self-produced release, Gamer, with…

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    Cuscuna played a singular role in the world of jazz as a producer of new jazz, R&B and rock recordings; as co-founder of a leading reissue record label; as a historian, journalist and DJ; and as the man who singlehandedly kept the Blue Note label on life support.

    News, Michael Cuscuna

    Apr 23, 2024 11:45 AM

    Celebrated Jazz Producer, Historian Michael Cuscuna Dies at 75

    It is not easy to bid farewell to a best friend, knowing that it’s a final goodbye. Michael Cuscuna, who succumbed to…

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    ​Irabagon has simultaneously released two albums on his own label, Irabbagast Records.

    News, From the Magazine, Jon Irabagon

    Apr 23, 2024 11:03 AM

    Jon Irabagon’s Absurdist Tendencies

    If ever there were an artist who has earned the label “enigma,” it would be saxophonist Jon Irabagon, whose…

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    News, Various Artists

    Apr 19, 2024 2:03 PM

    We Love Vinyl! Get Ready for Record Store Day, April 20

    This Saturday, April 20, promises to be yet another Record Store Day celebration for vinyl freaks spanning all genres…

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    Two ECM reissues of historic albums by saxophonist Jan Garbarek, shown here with pianist Keith Jarrett, celebrate his 50 years on the label.

    News, From the Magazine, Jan Garbarek, Keith Jarrett

    Apr 16, 2024 12:11 PM

    Retracing Jan Garbarek’s ECM Emergence

    It has become standard practice for jazz labels of any substance and historical depth to revisit, remaster and re-issue…

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    The International Jazz Day All-Star Global Concert on April 30 will feature performances by an international roster of artists from all corners of the globe.

    News, Various Artists

    Apr 16, 2024 12:03 PM

    Tangier Chosen as Global Host City of International Jazz Day Celebration

    The 2024 edition of International Jazz Day will be celebrated in more than 190 countries on April 30. UNESCO…

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    A photo collage of this year’s JJA Jazz Heroes.

    News

    Apr 16, 2024 11:19 AM

    JJA Salutes 33 Jazz Heroes

    The Jazz Journalists Association has announced its 2024 class of Jazz Heroes, which includes 33 activists and advocates…

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