NPR Music - Jazz

The 2014 NEA Jazz Masters Concert The highest federally supported award for jazz artistry goes to four individuals this year. In a live performance from Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York, Anthony Braxton, Richard Davis, Jamey Aebersold and Keith Jarrett are honored. Read this story

A BLOG SUPREME Winter Jazzfest 2014: Tips Of The Iceberg Jazz writers and broadcasters recap the New York City event, now in its 10th year. Plus, see photos from the music marathon, which took place Friday and Saturday. Read this story

A BLOG SUPREME 5 Donny Hathaway Covers By Jazz Musicians The singer-songwriter remains influential in jazz, but improvisers have yet to fully mine his repertoire. Here are a few of the attempts so far, from musicians such as Kenny Garrett, Carmen Lundy and George Benson. Read this story

Marian McPartland's Hickory House Trio On Piano Jazz In the 1950s, New York's Hickory House was known for its sizzling steaks and a swinging jazz trio led by a young female pianist with a British accent and a God-given touch. McPartland, along with bassist Joe Morello and drummer Bill Crow, held court at the Hickory House for more than a decade. Read this story

JAZZSET WITH DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER A Tribute To Abbey Lincoln On JazzSet Dee Dee Bridgewater, Dianne Reeves and Cassandra Wilson sing from the Abbey Lincoln songbook. Read this story