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    Christie Dashiell, left, and Terri Lyne Carrington demonstrate the resilience of Max Roach’s classic ’60s protest recording.

    Interview, From the Magazine, Terri Lyne Carrington & Christie Dashiell

    Jul 22, 2025 11:22 AM

    Terri Lyne Carrington & Christie Dashiell: Rediscovering ‘We Insist!’

    We Insist 2025!, the new album by Terri Lyne Carrington and Christie Dashiell, resonates from its core with echoes of…

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    “I feel that the discipline that we call music is an all-dynamic proposition that includes discovery, momentum and transposition,” Braxton said.

    Interview, From the Magazine, Anthony Braxton

    Jul 17, 2025 12:39 PM

    Anthony Braxton: Hall of Fame

    Anthony Braxton turned 80 in June, and his productivity this year alone exceeds that of some other artists’ entire…

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    Joe Satriani, left, and Steve Vai are in the midst of an action-packed European tour.

    Interview, From the Magazine, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai

    Jul 15, 2025 11:41 AM

    Joe Satriani & Steve Vai: Life, Lessons & Friendship

    They are the offspring of Jimi Hendrix, forever changed by hearing “Purple Haze” and “Voodoo Child (Slight…

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    “Hamiet was one of the most underrated musicians ever,” says Whitaker of baritone saxophonist Hamiet Bluiett.

    Interview, From the Magazine, Rodney Whitaker

    Jul 8, 2025 7:30 AM

    Blindfold Test: Rodney Whitaker

    At 56, Rodney Whitaker, professor of jazz bass and director of jazz studies at Michigan State University, is equally…

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    “As human beings, when we talk to one another we can come together in one community,” said Sunny Jain, leader of Red Baraat. “To me, that’s the most important thing.”

    Interview, From the Magazine, Red Baraat

    Jul 1, 2025 11:58 AM

    Red Baraat Transcends Borders

    When Red Baraat hits the stage and starts pumping out its ecstatic melange of genre-busting music that fuses 18th…

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    “I would follow Barry [Harris] wherever he went,” Pasquale Grasso says of one of his early mentors. “His concept of music resonated with me, and I loved how he approached it.”

    Interview, From the Magazine, Pasquale Grasso

    Jun 24, 2025 12:27 PM

    Pasquale Grasso Feels the Ferver

    Pasquale Grasso plays virtuosic guitar in a style that incorporates intricate harmonies and bebop phrasing with a…

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    “There’s nothing quite like it,” Springs says of working with an orchestra. “It’s 60 people working in harmony in the moment. Singing with them is kind of empowering but also humbling at the same time.”

    Interview, From the Magazine, Kandace Springs

    Jun 17, 2025 11:12 AM

    Kandace Springs Sings Billie Holiday

    When it came time to pose for the cover of her new album, Lady In Satin — a tribute to Billie Holiday’s 1958…

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    “I had no idea I was gonna be a musician,” says Ayala. “God put music on my plate.”

    Interview, From the Magazine, Alex “Apolo” Ayala

    Jun 17, 2025 10:28 AM

    Alex ‘Apolo’ Ayala Keeps the Bámbula Flame Burning

    Afro-Puerto Rican Jazz (PMC/Miel) is not just the title of bassist/composer Alex “Apolo” Ayala’s follow-up…

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    To record Dream Manifest (Dom Recs), Croker convened artists from his current and recent past ensembles, plus special guests.

    Interview, From the Magazine, Theo Croker

    Jun 10, 2025 4:13 PM

    Theo Croker’s Dream … Manifested!

    Partway through his early set at Smoke Jazz Club, Theo Croker blinks the room back into focus. He leans over the piano.…

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    “Billy was very friendly to me when I was young. One of my greatest inspirations,” said drummer Bill Goodwin about fellow drummer Billy Higgins.

    Interview, From the Magazine, Bill Goodwin

    Jun 10, 2025 3:44 PM

    Blindfold Test: Bill Goodwin

    Drummer Bill Goodwin, who turned 83 three days after his first Blindfold Test, has played with, known and heard just…

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