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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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REVIEWS ★ EDITORS’ PICKS MAY 2013
ARCHIVES ★ CLASSIC INTERVIEWs
Paul Chambers: Corridor of Stability
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
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
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
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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