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All Songs Considered

New Mix: M. Ward, David Bowie Saxophonist Donny McCaslin, Sad Baxter, More

June 12, 2018 • This week's show features exhilarating art-rock from saxophonist and Bowie backer Donny McCaslin, subtle shade from M. Ward's surprise album, buoyant, heartwrenching pop from Sad Baxter and more.

New Mix: M. Ward, David Bowie Saxophonist Donny McCaslin, Sad Baxter, More

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All Songs +1: David Bowie Fulfills His Jazz Dream

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All Songs Considered

All Songs +1: David Bowie Fulfills His Jazz Dream

December 17, 2015 • Saxophonist Donny McCaslin and longtime David Bowie producer Tony Visconti talk Blackstar and Bowie's deep dive into jazz.

All Songs +1: David Bowie Fulfills His Jazz Dream

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Donny McCaslin Group, Live In Concert: Newport Jazz 2013

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Newport Jazz Festival

Donny McCaslin Group, Live In Concert: Newport Jazz 2013

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August 9, 2013 • Donny McCaslin is an imposingly tall fellow and one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet — and who wields a sax like few others. The audience didn't know what hit 'em in this live morning performance.

Donny McCaslin Group, Live In Concert: Newport Jazz 2013

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Piano Jazz With Jon Weber

Donny McCaslin On Piano Jazz

May 10, 2013 • The tenor saxophonist plays "Take the 'A' Train" and "All the Things You Are" with host Jon Weber.

Listen Now: Donny McCaslin On Piano Jazz

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The Checkout: Live

Donny McCaslin Group: Live In Concert

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March 1, 2012 • Tenor saxophonist Donny McCaslin has long been known as an exceptional jazz soloist. Lately, he's been on a funk-fueled electric bender, and if this dubby, space-age show is any indication, his band won't unplug any time soon.

Donny McCaslin Group In Concert

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Monterey Jazz 2011: Donny McCaslin Group

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A Blog Supreme

Monterey Jazz 2011: Donny McCaslin Group

September 21, 2011 • He's a world-class saxophonist in New York. But at Monterey, he's also the lanky kid who grew up in nearby Santa Cruz and played in the festival's high school all-star band. The local boy done good comes home with his funky, electric band in tow.

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