Thursday, July 23, 2015

NPR Music - JAZZ

Songs We Love: Duke Ellington & His Orchestra, 'Afrique (Take 3, Vocal)'

Even in his 70s, the Maestro was always on the lookout for new sounds. This previously unreleased track, courtesy of a German recording engineer, shows that Ellington wasn't afraid to experiment.
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MARIAN MCPARTLAND'S PIANO JAZZ

Dwike Mitchell On Piano Jazz

Known for his duo work with bassist and French-horn player Willie Ruff, the pianist forms a new duo with Marian McPartland to perform "Don't Worry 'Bout Me."
MARIAN MCPARTLAND'S PIANO JAZZ

Willie Ruff On Piano Jazz

A master of both the bass and the French horn, Ruff switches between instruments with ease.
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KCRW Presents: Kamasi Washington 

The saxophonist brings his signature sizzle and groove to Morning Becomes Eclectic.
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New Documentary Finds Nina Simone 'In Between The Black And White Keys'

Simone's recordings still loom larger than the rest of her story. A new film about her life asks the question, What Happened, Miss Simone?

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