Sunday, June 14, 2015

NPR Music - JAZZ

Ornette Coleman, Jazz Iconoclast, Dies At 85 

The American jazz saxophonist and composer who liberated jazz from conventional harmony, tonality, structure and expectation, died Thursday of cardiac arrest in Manhattan at age 85.
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MUSIC

For Jack DeJohnette, A Chicago Homecoming Brought A Reunion With Old Friends

The drummer is an NEA Jazz Master who's played with everybody, including Miles Davis and Keith Jarrett. But for his new live album, DeJohnette called in some hometown pals.
MUSIC NEWS

A Band Of Their Own

As men went off to combat in World War II, a group of Southern college women took to the bandstand. Meet the Darlinettes — hear their music and stories from their leader and their drummer.
MARIAN MCPARTLAND'S PIANO JAZZ

Hazel Scott On Piano Jazz

In a 1980 session, the pianist and vocalist joined Marian McPartland for a set of standards.
MUSIC NEWS

The Man Before The Guitar: Remembering Les Paul At 100

Paul is mostly remembered for his musical innovations, especially the instrument that bears his name. But he was also an accomplished jazz musician who kept performing even in his final years.

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