Dexter Gordon at 90

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WBGO’s Josh Jackson talks to jazz matron, archivist and biographer Maxine Gordon about Dex@90, a yearlong celebration of saxophonist Dexter Gordon.  Pianist George Cables, music director for the Dexter Gordon Society, performs “Polka Dots and Moonbeams,” “LTD,” and “I Told You So.”

Gregg August: Four By Six

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WBGO’s Josh Jackson talks to bassist Gregg August about his recent quartet and sextet recording, Four By Six (Iacuessa Records).