Local Flavor Seasons Lineup at NOLA Jazz Fest
5/14/2013


Charleston Contributes Song to Holocaust Documentary
5/6/2013


Taborn Showcases Versatility During Three-Part Concert
5/6/2013


Souza, LaVette Sparkle at Kriol Jazz Fest in Cape Verde
5/6/2013


Jazz Luminaries To Honor Dave Brubeck on May 11
5/3/2013


Historic Little Gem Saloon Thrives After Resurrection
5/3/2013


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UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova with Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock (Photo: Mahmut Ceylan)

Jazz Titans Lead International Jazz Day Celebration

Herbie Hancock, sitting in the middle of a distinguished panel that included Marcus Miller, Robert Glasper, Al Jarreau, Terence Blanchard, T.S. Monk, John Beasley, Wayne Sh …  
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Paul Chambers: Corridor of Stability
Published 8/1/2011

If the Veterans Committee Hall of Fame often serves as an instrument of atonement for misplaced or overlooked past critical priorities, at least it carries the authority of historical perspective. Such is the case with bassist Paul Chambers, whose on …  
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Gene Ammons: Ultimate Redemption
Published 8/1/2012

The DownBeat Hall of Fame welcomes Gene Ammons, the tenor saxophone giant affectionately known as “Jug” and “The Boss”

Jazz audiences in the post-World War II era adored saxophonist Gene Ammons (1925–1974) for his big, robust tenor sound …  
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Bridge to the Beyond
Published 11/1/2008

Though regarded as one of the greatest drummers of the 20th century, in many ways Tony Williams remains uncredited for his contributions to American music. Speak to his collaborators and the musicians he has influenced about his music, and you often …  
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Growing Up Monk
Published 6/1/2011

What’s it like to grow up the child of a famous father, the son of jazz royalty? What’s it like to share the name Thelonious Sphere Monk?

With the 25th anniversary of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz approaching, DownBeat invited T.S. Monk …  
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