Wednesday, June 11, 2014

NPR Music - JAZZ

Jon Faddis On Piano Jazz

The trumpeter demonstrates his love for his mentor, Dizzy Gillespie, in a performance of "Fiesta Mojo." He also joins host Marian McPartland for Sonny Rollins' "St. Thomas" in a 2004 session.
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BLUE NOTE AT 75

Blue Note At 75, The Concert: Wayne Shorter Quartet

During the '60s, Shorter came to the fore not only as a saxophonist, but as a composer with a sixth sense for how to break the rules of harmony. His band launches new ideas off old themes in concert.
FIRST LISTEN

First Listen: Jose James, 'While You Were Sleeping'

The soul singer keeps reinventing others' songs and himself. James' new album is more direct than his earlier material in some ways, and more experimental in others, but grounded in a soulful groove.
MARIAN MCPARTLAND'S PIANO JAZZ

Amina Figarova On Piano Jazz

The pianist's refined and lyrical style is on display as she performs her own "Night Train" in a session from 2008.
MARIAN MCPARTLAND'S PIANO JAZZ

Joe Bushkin On Piano Jazz

In a session from 1998, the pianist performs his original "Oh, Look at Me Now" and duets with host Marian McPartland for George Gershwin's "They Can't Take that Away From Me."

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