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    Larry Coryell (1943–2017)

    News, Larry Coryell, Alphonse Mouzon

    Feb 20, 2017 5:16 PM

    Guitarist Larry Coryell Dies at 73

    Acclaimed jazz guitarist Larry Coryell died suddenly in New York City on Feb. 19. He was 73.

    His wife, the…

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    Christian Scott is among the headliners for the 11th annual Port-au-Prince Jazz Festival, which takes place in Haiti March 4–11.

    News, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Melissa Aldana, Danilo Pérez

    Feb 20, 2017 11:38 AM

    Scott, Pérez, Aldana to Headline Port-au-Prince Jazz Festival

    Now in its 11th year, the Port au Prince International Jazz Festival (PAPJazz Fest) forges ahead as planned, in spite…

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    The members of Hudson (clockwise from top right) are Larry Grenadier, John Scofield, Jack DeJohnette and John Medeski.

    News, Jack DeJohnette, Larry Grenadier, John Medeski, John Scofield

    Feb 17, 2017 3:47 PM

    All-Star Band Hudson To Release Album, Tour North America

    The new band Hudson includes four of the most acclaimed musicians in jazz: drummer Jack DeJohnette, bassist Larry…

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    Keith Jarrett (seen here in a publicity photo) performed a solo concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City on Feb. 15.

    Live, News, Keith Jarrett

    Feb 16, 2017 2:57 PM

    Jarrett’s Profoundly Emotional Excursion at Carnegie Hall

    As his longtime fans well know, the cornerstone of any improvised concert by pianist Keith Jarrett is tension. Jarrett…

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    Wadada Leo Smith is the organizing force behind the CREATE Festival, a two-day celebration of creative music that will take place in New Haven, Connecticut, April 8-9.

    News, Wadada Leo Smith, Anthony Davis

    Feb 15, 2017 9:35 AM

    Wadada Leo Smith Launches CREATE Festival April 8-9

    Acclaimed trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith has inhabited many roles throughout his prolific career: improviser, recording…

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    Al Jarreau (1940–2017)

    News, Al Jarreau, George Benson

    Feb 13, 2017 5:54 PM

    Singer Al Jarreau Dies at 76

    Jazz vocalist Al Jarreau died in Los Angeles on Feb. 13, surrounded by family and friends. He was 76. About a week…

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    John Scofield won two Grammy awards on Feb. 12.

    News, John Scofield, Ted Nash, Jacob Collier, Gregory Porter, Donny McCaslin, Chucho Valdés, Snarky Puppy, Robert Glasper, Ahmad Jamal

    Feb 13, 2017 1:01 PM

    Scofield, Nash, Collier Win Big at Grammys

    Guitarist John Scofield, reedist/bandleader Ted Nash and multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Jacob Collier are among the…

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    Diana Krall’s new album, Turn Up The Quiet, will be released by Verve on May 5.

    News, Diana Krall, Tommy LiPuma

    Feb 10, 2017 5:44 PM

    Krall Revisits Songbook on New Album, Announces World Tour

    Fans of Diana Krall have two huge reasons to celebrate: a new album and a world tour. The album, Turn Up The Quiet,…

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    News, Charles Mingus

    Feb 10, 2017 2:27 PM

    Charles Mingus High School Competition & Fest Returns to NYC

    The Charles Mingus High School Competition and Festival will return to New York City for its ninth edition Feb. 17–…

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    An all-star cast gathers at the JEN Conference. Front row, seated from left: Victor Wooten, Roy “Futureman” Wooten, Kirk Whalum, Jeff Coffin, Johnny Vidacovich, Stanton Moore, Branford Marsalis (standing), David Paich, Caleb Chapman, Rubén Alvarez, Howard Levy, Rashawn Ross and Randy Brecker with Caleb Chapman’s Crescent City Super Band.

    News, Caleb Chapman, Jeff Coffin, Branford Marsalis, Randy Brecker, Kirk Whalum

    Feb 8, 2017 5:57 PM

    JEN Grows Up

    The 8th annual Jazz Education Network Conference had a little more glide in its stride this year when more than 4,000…

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