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Jazz trio Artifacts gets to the point quickly, and sticks to it, on a new album

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Flute player Nicole Mitchell, cellist Tomeka Reid and drummer Mike Reed all came up on Chicago's new jazz scene about 20 years ago. Now they revisit their roots on ... and then there's this.

Jazz trio Artifacts gets to the point quickly, and sticks to it, on a new album

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The 200 Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+ (160-141)

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The 200 Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+ (160-141)

This list tackles history in the making, celebrating women and non-binary musicians whose songs are redefining genres and attitudes and changing our sense of what popular music can be in this century.

House Music Is Controllable Desire You Can Own

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Thursday

Nicole Mitchell And Ice Crystal On JazzSet

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Nicole Mitchell And Ice Crystal On JazzSet

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In Nicole Mitchell's words, "The flute and vibes coming together gives us the visual for Ice Crystal." Hear the adventurous musician and composer play the Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival.

Nicole Mitchell And Ice Crystal On JazzSet

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Thursday

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Nicole Mitchell's 'Renegade' Jazz

Fresh Air

Nicole Mitchell's Renegades matches exploratory playing with deep grooves and a tight ensemble blend. The new group is Black Earth Strings, consisting of flute, three strings and percussionist Shirazette Tinnin.

Nicole Mitchell's 'Renegade' Jazz

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