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Jazz Night In America: The Radio Program

The nouveau swing of Donald Harrison Jr., Big Chief and NEA Jazz Master

April 28, 2022 • Hear stories from New Orleans saxophonist Donald Harrison Jr.'s upbringing, words from his mentee, drummer Joe Dyson, and a performance on his home turf recorded at Snug Harbor.

The nouveau swing of Donald Harrison Jr., Big Chief and NEA Jazz Master

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Stream the 2022 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert From SFJAZZ

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Jazz Night In America: Video Episodes And Shorts

Stream the 2022 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert From SFJAZZ

March 31, 2022 • Performances and speeches honor this year's NEA Jazz Masters award recipients, including Stanley Clarke, Donald Harrison, Jr., Billy Hart & Cassandra Wilson. Watch live Thu, March 31, 10:30 p.m. ET!

NEA Names Its 2022 Jazz Masters: Hart, Clarke, Wilson And Harrison

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NEA Names Its 2022 Jazz Masters: Hart, Clarke, Wilson And Harrison

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July 20, 2021 • The NEA celebrates the 40th anniversary of its Jazz Masters Fellowship and inducts the class of 2022, including four jazz icons: Billy Hart, Stanley Clarke, Cassandra Wilson and Donald Harrison, Jr.

Donald Harrison Quintet: Live At Berklee

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Toast Of The Nation

Donald Harrison Quintet: Live At Berklee

January 1, 2014 • A Jazz Messenger, a Young Lion, a New Orleans torchbearer, a mentor for new talent: when leading bands, the "King of Nouveau Swing" merges all that and more.

Donald Harrison Quintet: Live At Berklee

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