Monday, August 8, 2016

NPR Music - #Jazz

Herbie Hancock On His Next Album, Flying Lotus And Jupiter's Satellite

Next week the great pianist presents a new lineup in concert. As he sees it, he's borrowing from the techniques of young cutting-edge musicians — who were themselves preceded by Miles Davis.
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JAZZ NIGHT IN AMERICA

The Eminence Of J.J. Johnson, And His Partnership With Kai Winding

Among J.J. Johnson's greatest recordings pair him with fellow trombonist Kai Winding. At Jazz at Lincoln Center, Vincent Gardner takes on the music of his instrument's bebop pioneer.
MARIAN MCPARTLAND'S PIANO JAZZ

Eric Reed On Piano Jazz

Hear the young pianist and composer give a solo performance of "Cedar's Blues" in a 1995 session.
MARIAN MCPARTLAND'S PIANO JAZZ

Marilyn Crispell On Piano Jazz

The pianist plays free jazz with an evocative and disciplined style. Hear her solo on her composition "Fragments."

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