Tuesday, October 6, 2015

NPR Music - JAZZ

Wein's World: George Wein At 90

Wein didn't invent the music festival. But he developed its secret sauce, starting back in 1954. The jazz impresario guides us through highlights from his Newport Jazz Festival.
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A BLOG SUPREME

Phil Woods, Top Jazz Saxophonist, Has Died


The alto player, one of many to be inspired by Charlie Parker, enjoyed a six-decade career as a leading bandleader and first-call sideman. He was 83.
MARIAN MCPARTLAND'S PIANO JAZZ

Joe Lovano And Dave Holland On Piano Jazz


The saxophonist and bassist formed a dynamic trio with Marian McPartland for this 2000 session.
SONG TRAVELS

Jay Leonhart On Song Travels


The bassist joins Michael Feinstein for a duet of the Gershwin-inspired "Problem" — and tells the story of an inflight encounter with one of the 20th century's most famous musicians.
MUSIC INTERVIEWS

Chick Corea And Béla Fleck On The Joys (And Challenges) Of Collaborating


The master jazz pianist and renowned banjo player know they make an unlikely duo — but they embrace the unexpected on their new live album, Two.

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