3 Cohens includes siblings Anat, Avishai and Yuval Cohen. Osnat Rom hide caption toggle caption Osnat Rom Take Five: By Theme It's A Jazz Family Affair Jazz24 July 6, 2010 • Summer is a time for family gatherings, and over the years, there have been some very notable families of jazz musicians. Hear five songs by some of those talented families — songs selected to accompany your own family's backyard cookout.
This is what your Thanksgiving looks like. Let us ease your pain. iStock hide caption toggle caption iStock Take Five: A Jazz Sampler Travel Tunes For Thanksgiving Journeys 90.5 WESA November 23, 2009 • The journey home for Thanksgiving can be challenging and frustrating, fraught with bus loads of college kids, crowded planes and slow-moving traffic. Fortunately, music eases frustration, so here are five jazz songs to lift your travel-weary spirits.
Review Best Music of 2007 The Year's Best Jazz CDs WBGO December 25, 2007 • WBGO Morning Jazz host Gary Walker shares his favorite jazz recordings of 2007. Among the artists he singles out: Michael Brecker, Abbey Lincoln, Maria Schneider and Ron Carter. The Year's Best Jazz CDs Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/17356216/17597692" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Best Music of 2007 Top 10 Jazz Jewels of 2007, from WDUQ 90.5 WESA December 13, 2007 • WDUQ's Shaunna Morrison Machosky picks her Top 10 jazz CDs of 2007. All meet these criteria: The albums feature solid, engaging and interesting compositions, they're not simply collections of same-old jazz standards, and they're worth repeated listens.
Review Music Reviews Michael Brecker's 'Pilgrimage' Fresh Air June 20, 2007 • Pilgrimage is the posthumously issued recording from tenor sax player Michael Brecker, who died earlier this year due to leukemia. The album features jazz greats Herbie Hancock and Pat Metheny. Michael Brecker's 'Pilgrimage' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/11211177/11211180" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Interviews Brecker's 'Pilgrimage' a Welcome, Not a Farewell June 18, 2007 • One of the most widely imitated saxophonists of the past four decades, Michael Brecker won widespread praise for his awe-inspiring technique and smooth tone. He also earned and maintained the respect of the jazz world while working successfully in the world of popular music. Brecker's 'Pilgrimage' a Welcome, Not a Farewell Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/11118365/11118473" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Music Interviews Jazz Great Brecker: A 'Pilgrimage' Before Dying May 27, 2007 • Shortly before he died, saxophonist Michael Brecker recorded one more album with some long-time collaborators. Discussing Brecker's legacy are pianist Herbie Hancock and guitarist Pat Metheny, as well as Brecker's long-time manager. Jazz Great Brecker: A 'Pilgrimage' Before Dying Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/10459940/10480436" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Review Director's Cuts Grammy's Hidden Surprises February 11, 2007 • Mary J. Blige, Justin Timberlake and the Dixie Chicks are just a few of the big names in contention at the 49th annual Grammy Awards. But this year's list of nominees also offers plenty of gems beyond the obvious blockbusters. Grammy's Hidden Surprises Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/7334739/7343131" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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