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January 22, 2013 – The singer, a "huge John Coltrane freak," reflects on touring with Coltrane's pianist.

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January 20, 2013 – The new album from the alto saxophonist surfs on information overload without drowning in it.

January 18, 2013 – Corea solos on "Monk's Mood" and joins Marian McPartland for an evocative version of "Spain."

January 17, 2013 – Dig the deep, dark, blues-drenched, jubilant Mingus groove from St. Bart's Church in New York City. WBGO

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January 15, 2013 – See photos from the nine-year-old marathon of new bands and repertoires in New York.

January 15, 2013 – Every guitarist now playing owes something to at least one of these pioneering jazz guitarists. Jazz24

January 14, 2013 – Mose Allison, Lou Donaldson, Lorraine Gordon and Eddie Palmieri are recognized in New York. WBGO

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January 11, 2013 – Elling brings his commanding, richly grained baritone voice to a session with Marian McPartland.

January 11, 2013 – Unpredictability is key at the annual New York showcase, which emphasizes new bands and projects. WBGO

January 10, 2013 – The new year's major releases so far feature a few living legends and a lot of drummers in charge.

January 10, 2013 – Bradfield's suite traces Melba Liston's life story through her work with Gillespie and Weston.

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January 8, 2013 – Starting around the 1960s, college campuses became an unavoidable part of today's jazz world.

January 7, 2013 – The vibraphonist gets together with host Marian McPartland in his own standard, "Bags' Groove."

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January 4, 2013 – Jazz24 is making a list of quintessential vocal recordings — and this is where you come in.

January 4, 2013 – The trumpeter and composer joins host Michael Feinstein to discuss the music that affects him most.

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