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Songs We Love: Bill Evans Trio, 'You're Gonna Hear From Me [Alternate Take]'

The Bill Evans Trio (Eddie Gomez, Jack DeJohnette and Bill Evans) in 1968. Giuseppe Pino/Courtesy of Resonance Records hide caption

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Songs We Love

Songs We Love: Bill Evans Trio, 'You're Gonna Hear From Me [Alternate Take]'

In a newly unearthed studio recording, a short-lived version of Bill Evans' trio, with Eddie Gomez and Jack DeJohnette, shows just how fervent their musical conversations could be.

You're Gonna Hear From Me [Alternate Take]

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A Drummer Who Stays 'In Movement' By Keeping Good Company

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A Drummer Who Stays 'In Movement' By Keeping Good Company

DeJohnette has been playing jazz long enough to have jammed with two generations of Coltranes. He speaks with Robert Siegel about staying fresh after 50 years behind the kit.

A Drummer Who Stays 'In Movement' By Keeping Good Company

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For Jack DeJohnette, A Chicago Homecoming Brought A Reunion With Old Friends

Jack DeJohnette (center) called in fellow Chicago musicians (from left) Henry Threadgill, Roscoe Mitchell, Larry Gray and Muhal Richard Abrams to play on his new live album, Made In Chicago. Paul Natkin/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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For Jack DeJohnette, A Chicago Homecoming Brought A Reunion With Old Friends

The drummer is an NEA Jazz Master who's played with everybody, including Miles Davis and Keith Jarrett. But for his new live album, DeJohnette called in some hometown pals.

For Jack DeJohnette, A Chicago Homecoming Brought A Reunion With Old Friends

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A 'Special Edition' Box Set Of Jack DeJohnette And Band

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A 'Special Edition' Box Set Of Jack DeJohnette And Band

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A new four-CD set highlighting the music of the jazz keyboardist and drummer contains two discs that are gems and another two that have their moments.

A 'Special Edition' Box Set Of Jack DeJohnette And Band

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Jack DeJohnette All-Stars, Live In Concert: Newport Jazz 2012

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Newport Jazz Festival

Jack DeJohnette All-Stars, Live In Concert: Newport Jazz 2012

Nearing 70, the master drummer is as dynamic as ever. For his second gig at Newport, he opens his Rolodex to welcome leading lights like guitarist Lionel Loueke and bassist Christian McBride.

Jack DeJohnette All-Stars, Live In Concert: Newport Jazz 2012

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Jack DeJohnette Group, Live In Concert: Newport Jazz 2012

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Newport Jazz Festival

Jack DeJohnette Group, Live In Concert: Newport Jazz 2012

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The great drummer is certainly not going quietly into retirement age. With his plugged-in working band, he fuels the adventurous spirit we first saw when he came to Newport with Miles Davis in 1969.

Jack DeJohnette Group, Live In Concert: Newport Jazz 2012

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Newport Jazz 2012 Preview: The Veterans

Jack DeJohnette will perform at the 2012 Newport Jazz Festival — just a few days before he turns 70. Chris Griffith/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Newport Jazz 2012 Preview: The Veterans

Festival organizers also know that they present a music whose creators get better and wiser with age. Surely enough, this year's lineup recognizes the continuing creativity of bandleaders like Jack DeJohnette, Dianne Reeves and Pat Metheny.

Jack DeJohnette On Piano Jazz

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Jack DeJohnette On Piano Jazz

One of the most original, inventive and important drummers in recent jazz history, DeJohnette has provided rhythm for the likes of John Coltrane and Miles Davis.

Jack DeJohnette On Piano Jazz

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All Songs Considered

Bruce Springsteen, a Monty Python musical, Lucinda Williams

New music from Bruce Springsteen; Live from the Fillmore: Lucinda Williams; Joseph Arthur gambles on Tara Angell; The Irish folk group Altan; A Broadway musical from Monty Python and more.

Bruce Springsteen, a Monty Python musical, Lucinda Williams

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