Jazz Music

September 26, 2012 – The late saxophonist's 2007 concert with his classic 1970s small group has been released on CD.

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September 25, 2012 – A recap of the music in season three's opener, featuring Glen David Andrews and "Frogman" Henry. WBGO

September 24, 2012 – The New Orleans-based musician, 24, made clear, precise statements with a lay audience in mind.

September 22, 2012 – Five former entrants of jazz's most prestigious contest reflect on what it meant to them.

September 21, 2012 – Cal Tjader saluted, Pepper Adams reinterpreted and a band parades through the Lower East Side.

September 21, 2012 – The pianist, son of trombonist Urbie Green, hails from the regional jazz hub of Delaware Water Gap.

September 21, 2012 – Guaraldi had range, as well as an instrumental hit right when jazz was vanishing from AM radio.

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September 20, 2012 – A panel of musicians assembled by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation had lots of ideas.

September 20, 2012 – The long-running festival welcomes new talent every year, including these emerging vocalists.

September 19, 2012 – Well before a new recording, the hymn "Be Still My Soul" had already seen many different lives.

September 19, 2012 – The trumpeter's new band, with folksinger Aoife O'Donovan, explores a carefully curated hymnal. WBGO

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September 18, 2012 – The jazz trio covers classic rock, folk and pop tunes on its latest album, Where Do You Start.

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September 16, 2012 – Throughout his career, Joe Jackson has taken on any musical challenge — from the symphony to swing.

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September 15, 2012 – With a sweetly ferocious style, the alto saxophonist bridged decades of expression. Jazz24

September 14, 2012 – Adele's pianist, women in the avant-garde, Indiana jazz history and the 50 greatest saxophonists.