NPR Music - JAZZ

Marcus Roberts And The Modern Jazz Generation At Jazz At Lincoln Center The pianist rose to prominence as a gifted performer, becoming a mentor and tutor to many. Some of his students are now in his new band, which performs early classics and a new suite written for them. Read this story

A BLOG SUPREME Clark Terry, Ebullient Jazz Trumpeter, Has Died A member of the Count Basie and Duke Ellington Orchestras, Terry also enjoyed a long freelance career which included jazz education and a featured slot in NBC's Tonight Show band. He was 94. Read this story

MARIAN MCPARTLAND'S PIANO JAZZ Marilyn And Alan Bergman On Piano Jazz Host Marian McPartland accompanies the renowned lyricists and songwriters on "The Way We Were" and "Nice 'n' Easy." Read this story