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From The Critic's Desk: A Preview Of 2017 In Jazz

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Jazz Night In America

From The Critic's Desk: A Preview Of 2017 In Jazz

January 30, 2017 • Jazz critic Nate Chinen and Jazz Night In America's Christian McBride discuss a few of this year's hotly anticipated albums, including new work by Miguel Zenón and Kevin Eubanks.

From The Critic's Desk: A Preview Of 2017 In Jazz

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Best Music Of 2013

The 2013 NPR Music Jazz Critics Poll

December 18, 2013 • We asked 137 jazz journalists to pick their favorite albums that came out this year. Out of over 700 nominees, here are their collective top 50 picks, along with top finishers in the Latin jazz, vocal, debut and reissue categories.

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Live At The Village Vanguard

Craig Taborn Trio: Live At The Village Vanguard

WBGO

April 4, 2012 • The pianist once estimated that he was a member of "15 to 20" working bands — which says something about how much (and how many) fellow musicians value his playing. Hear him perform with his own band.

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Equilateral Triangles: The Challenge Of The Piano Trio

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A Blog Supreme

Equilateral Triangles: The Challenge Of The Piano Trio

April 4, 2012 • Jazzman Craig Taborn reflects on the possibilities of the format, and those who exemplified it.

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Craig Taborn: Investigating The Piano

Fresh Air

June 2, 2011 • Taborn's solo album is full of wide-open spaces between notes, and very quiet dynamics.

Craig Taborn: Investigating The Piano

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Craig Taborn Quintet: Live In Concert

WBGO

June 17, 2010 • The fearless pianist has a gift that's rare in jazz: making experimental improvisation enjoyable. He rarely gets to present his own groups, but he sees the spotlight at the Jazz Gallery, kicking off the CareFusion Jazz Festival New York.

Craig Taborn Quintet in Concert at The Jazz Gallery - 06/17/2010

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