Sunday, February 7, 2016

NPR Music - Jazz

Christian McBride's 'The Movement Revisited'

Jazz Night In America's host happens to be a Grammy-winning bassist, and he's written a special work. Hear a bluesy, soulful oratorio for big band and gospel choir, inspired by civil-rights icons.
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THE RECORD

Maurice White: The Audacity Of Uplift

His clever idea in forming Earth, Wind & Fire was to power forward with an ethical black music that could force us to keep our heads up to the sky when it matters most.
MARIAN MCPARTLAND'S PIANO JAZZ

Eden Atwood On Piano Jazz

The singer showcases her refreshing voice in a performance with host Marian McPartland.
MUSIC REVIEWS

The Riffs And Rhythms That Led To Jazz As We Know It

The Original Dixieland Jazz Band's first recording in Feb. 1917 is often cited as the first jazz record ever, but critic Kevin Whitehead says that the roots of jazz stretch a little further back.
MUSIC REVIEWS

Music Review: 'I Long To See You,' Charles Lloyd

Tom Moon reviews the new album from 77-year-old jazz saxophonist Charles Lloyd, I Long to See You.

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