Remembering These Jazz Greats During National Jazz Month

Jazz Appreciation Month recognizes Jazz as a fundamental American art form originating from Black historical culture ...
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Music critics name Dave Brubeck's 'Take Five' the greatest jazz song ever

Happy Jazz Appreciation Month, a fitting time for music critics to name their pick for the greatest jazz song of all time. Music publisher Primary Wave is sharing its take on the genre’s greatest song ...
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'Speakeasies to Symphonies' and 'Cosmic Music' chronicle 2 jazz greats

This is FRESH AIR. There are two fat, new biographies of composers and pianists born 43 years apart. Their music transcended jazz, but recognition for their work was slow - James P. Johnson, born in ...
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Regional connections run deep for these centennial jazz artists

April is Jazz Appreciation Month, the perfect time to explore the surprising connections jazz legends like John Coltrane and ...