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The Journey to Max Roach Way: Iconic drummer receives street co-naming honor in Brooklyn during centennial year
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Bassist Michael Olatuja performs at Bryant Park's Picnic Performances series on Friday, July 26 at 7pm
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This week's Rhythm Revue Sample Sampler features seven tracks that are the sources for some of hip-hop's biggest hits.
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Herbie Nichols (1919-1963) was a visionary jazz pianist and composer who pushed the boundaries of bebop. The under-recognized genius penned the iconic title song, "Lady Sings the Blues," alongside Billie Holiday. Vocal powerhouse Fay Victor celebrates Herbie Nichols on her new album, "Life is Funny That Way." This decade-long passion project marks the first time a full program of lyrics has been written for Nichols' compositions. Victor's stunning vocals – ranging from soulful crooning to exhilarating scat – breathe fresh life into Nichols' timeless melodies. "Life is Funny That Way" is both a love letter to a hidden jazz master and a bold reimagining of his legacy for the 21st century.
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WBGO’s Emily Springer talks with two Carnegie Hall's NYO Jazz members, Priyanka Magavi and Ben Schwartz about prepping for NYO’s 2024 tour to South Africa.
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A saxophonist of otherworldly gusto, two pianists of impulsive eloquence and a critic with a pen nearly as sharp as his ears are the latest selections for the the nation's highest honor for jazz.
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The first of a series of WBGO and Audible collaborative concerts at the Newark Public Library begins July 17 with trumpeter Lee Hogans
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David Benoit's album Timeless featured on WBGO's New Day, New Play July 15-19
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This week on ‘Judy Carmichael’s Jazz Inspired’: David Bloom, Gunhild Carling, Maud Hixson, Steve Million and Nicole Zuraitis
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WBGO's Felix Hernandez profiles singer Millie Jackson on Rhythm Revue Spotlight
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Thandiswa Mazwai, South Africa's chart-topping singer, songwriter, and bandleader is the next artist at the Bryant Park Picnic Performances.
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Hard-bop trumpeter Jim Rotondi dies at 61