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Matt Wilson's Christmas Tree-O Chris Pizzolo/Courtesy of Artist hide caption

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Yule dig? Celebrate the holidays with drummer Matt Wilson's festive Christmas Tree-O

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Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings perform a holiday Tiny Desk Concert in 2015. Jun Tsuboike/NPR hide caption

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The Big Tiny Desk Holiday Special

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James Brandon Lewis' second album, Divine Travels, came out in early February. Ingrid Hertfelder/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Ethan Iverson, Ben Street and Tootie Heath perform at the Village Vanguard. John Rogers for NPR/johnrogersnyc.com hide caption

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Tootie Heath And Matt Wilson On JazzSet

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Matt Wilson's Arts And Crafts: Live At The Village Vanguard

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Matt Wilson plays drums in the jazz ensemble Arts and Crafts. Jimmy Katz hide caption

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Matt Wilson: 'I Hear Melody In All Rhythm'

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Like a comedian, drummer Matt Wilson knows about offhand dexterity and split-second timing. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Matt Wilson: Trios, Quartets And 'Don Knotts'

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Grammy winner Esperanza Spalding performs at the Village Vanguard with the Joe Lovano Us Five, just a month before her Best New Artist win. John Rogers/johnrogersnyc.com hide caption

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Fivin' Around At The Village Vanguard

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Joe Lovano Us Five: Live At The Village Vanguard

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All Songs Considered Holiday Music Special

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Audio Only: Matt Wilson's Christmas Tree-O

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The Mingus Big Band keeps a regular Monday-night gig at the Jazz Standard in New York City. Jimmy Katz hide caption

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Highlights From The Jazz Standard On JazzSet

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Lee Konitz Trio: Live At The Village Vanguard

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Matt Wilson: Jazz On 'The Scenic Route'

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Ted Nash grew up with Henry Mancini's music: His father and uncle played in the jazz composer's studio orchestras. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Ted Nash: The Mancini Project On JazzSet

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