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    Bill Frisell and writer Ashley Kahn at this year’s North Sea Jazz Fest.

    Interview, From the Magazine, Bill Frisell

    Dec 5, 2023 1:10 PM

    Blindfold Test: Bill Frisell

    Fortunate and few are the jazz headliners with options like guitar maestro Bill Frisell, who can choose to lead various…

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    “The more sophisticated the lyric, the easier the melody should be,” Lins offered as a songwriting guideline.

    Interview, From the Magazine, Ivan Lins

    Nov 28, 2023 11:56 AM

    The Orchestral Passions of Ivan Lins

    Five years ago, the mighty Umbria Jazz Festival in Perugia, Italy, paid lavish tribute to Quincy Jones on the occasion…

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    “Everything came together like the universe intended,” says Luke Stewart of the members of Irreversible Entanglements, from left, Camae Ayewa, Stewart, Tcheser Holmes, Keir Neuringer and Aquiles Navarro.

    Interview, From the Magazine, Irreversible Entanglements

    Nov 28, 2023 11:35 AM

    The Chemistry of Irreversible Entanglements

    Eight years ago, the now-shuttered Brooklyn-based underground performance space The Silent Barn hosted a Musicians…

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    “This is not an album for dancing,” Fonseca says about his new recording, La Gran Diversión. “But if you want to move, to dance, you’re welcome.”

    Interview, From the Magazine, Roberto Fonseca

    Nov 28, 2023 11:28 AM

    Roberto Fonseca’s Nostalgic Truth

    Ever the trouper, Roberto Fonseca was gamely persevering amid the frequent breakdowns on a late-summer Zoom call from…

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    “The idea of joy was really important,” says Souza in the wake of the pandemic and the toppling of Brazil’s authoritarian regime.

    Interview, From the Magazine, Luciana Souza

    Nov 14, 2023 11:14 AM

    Luciana Souza: Chasing Comets

    Just when it feels like the darkened clouds are bearing down with ominous portends, when it feels that the music has…

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    “We play traditional rhythms, but the nature of the traditional rhythms is that there’s improvisation and a lot of room for expression,” Santos says of his music.

    Interview, From the Magazine, John Santos

    Nov 14, 2023 11:09 AM

    John Santos’ Caribbean Philosophy

    Working from his self-described “mansion” in Oakland, California, John Santos is surrounded by the things he loves…

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    “Charlie Christian with the Benny Goodman Sextet on record, that was it!” said Freeman of his early influences.

    Interview, From the Magazine, George Freeman

    Oct 31, 2023 1:37 PM

    George Freeman, Guitar Royalty at 96

    Visit Chicago guitarist George Freeman, whose new album The Good Life (High Note) featuring Joey DeFrancesco and…

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    Parks has battled and triumphantly come back from bouts of manic behavior that left him “getting pretty abstract,” he said, to the point that he had to cancel a tour and seek help.

    Interview, From the Magazine, Aaron Parks

    Oct 24, 2023 11:29 AM

    Aaron Parks: Back from the Edge

    On a steamy midsummer night in New York, Aaron Parks cut a solitary figure as he lingered in the cool semi-darkness of…

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    “Blue Note music has been such an integral part of my musical and life experience for so long,” says Redman. “It’s surreal to be a part of this lineage.”

    Interview, From the Magazine, Joshua Redman

    Oct 10, 2023 1:13 PM

    Joshua Redman: Finding Bridges

    “It just occurred to me just the other day,” said Joshua Redman, a bemused expression forming over his face on the…

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    “There’s a lot of untapped potential in that classic big band literature,” Argue says, noting that it serves as inspiration.

    Interview, From the Magazine, Darcy James Argue

    Oct 3, 2023 12:50 PM

    Darcy James Argue’s Walk Through History

    In 2010, when Darcy James Argue wrote “Dymaxion,” a masterstroke for large ensemble, he knew it was the beginning…

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