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Raised in Harlem, NY, Vivian Sessoms truly “gets it honest.” Her mother was a session and jingle singer. Her father, a former flutist and percussionist…
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Laurin Talese took first place in the seventh annual Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition on Sunday.The competition, also known as the Sassy…
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Jared Gold, "Reemergence"If you're someone who follows the ins and outs of the Hammond B-3 organ, you probably know about Jared Gold. A New Jersey native…
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It has been my pleasure to host the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition every year since its inception in 2012. It’s always a thrill to see…
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The sixth annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Competition takes place this Sunday, Nov. 12, at NJPAC, as part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival.The…
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Take Five: Fred Hersch Opens Up, Camille Thurman Looks Back, and Tim Berne Does the Stingray ShuffleFred Hersch, “Eronel”Introspection has never been a hurdle for Fred Hersch, but the pianist is reaching new depths in that area lately. His glowing and…
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You know it’s coming, you’ve stocked your provisions. But what is your soundtrack for the eclipse? We’ve got a few ideas.Sun Ra, “When There is No…
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After Sarah Vaughan moved back to her hometown of Newark, New Jersey in the mid-1960s, she could often be found, on a night off, at the Key Club. She…
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Sarah Vaughan means something special to WBGO. And it's not that she was born and raised in Newark — though that certainly doesn't hurt. Simply put, her…
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Jimmy Cobb, the incomparable hard-bop drummer, died on Sunday at 91.In his honor, here is the first installment of Take Five, compiled in celebration of…