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How The Newport Jazz Festival Changed The Live Jazz Experience Forever
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Nubya Garcia Announces Latest Remix Album ‘Source ⧺ We Move’
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Features2 months ago
The British Jazz Explosion Of The Late 60s And Early 70s
A new retrospective shines a light on a rich and fertile period in UK jazz.
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Features2 months ago
The 39 Best Thanksgiving Songs: Essential Tracks For Your Holiday Playlist
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Features2 months ago
Best Jazz Albums: Essential Albums You Need To Hear
Including career-defining sessions that continue to make their influence felt, the best jazz albums of all time offer a wealth of stunning, must-hear music.
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Features2 months ago
Best Bill Evans Pieces: 20 Jazz Essentials
One of the most important pianists in jazz, Bill Evans' distinctive tone at the instrument allowed him to wring large amounts of emotion from just a few notes.
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Features2 months ago‘Jazz At the Hollywood Bowl’: When All The Jazz Stars Aligned
On August 15, 1956 one of the jazz events of the decade took place, a concert that has been immortalized on record as Jazz at The Hollywood Bowl.
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Features2 months ago
George Shearing: The Life And Legacy Of An Iconic British Jazz Pianist
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Features2 months ago
‘Four Freshmen And 5 Trombones’: The Vocal Jazz Album That Inspired The Beach Boys
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Chick Corea Akoustic Band ‘Live’ Set To Be Released
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Features2 months ago
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Features2 months ago
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