Sunday, February 8, 2015

NPR Music - JAZZ

A David Murray Double Bill

The monstrously talented and astoundingly prolific tenor saxophonist returned to New York this winter to present a four-clarinet summit and a new trio with Geri Allen and Terri Lyne Carrington.
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MARIAN MCPARTLAND'S PIANO JAZZ

Joe Sample On Piano Jazz

The late pianist, composer and Jazz Crusader visited the program in 2005, showcasing his genre-spanning touch in standards and his original tune "Carmel."
JAZZ NIGHT IN AMERICA: THE RADIO PROGRAM

Our Point Of View: A Blue Note Supergroup

A 76-year-old jazz record label gathers its new crop into a band. Robert Glasper, Ambrose Akinmusire, Marcus Strickland, Lionel Loueke, Derrick Hodge and Kendrick Scott play each others' tunes.
MUSIC INTERVIEWS

Diana Krall: Liner Notes From A 'Wallflower'

Krall's new album is a collection of songs she first heard on vinyl, from The Mamas & the Papas to the Eagles. She discusses getting know the originals and sharing music with her twin sons.
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Lennie Tristano: Cool Reputation, Hot Jazz

Fresh Air jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews a newly released 1951 live recording by the pianist's sextet at Chicago's Blue Note club.

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