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Five Albums I Can't Do Without

Arturo O'Farrill took over the baton of the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra from his father, Latin jazz pioneer Chico O'Farrill. John Abbott/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Take Five: A Jazz Sampler

Five Albums I Can't Do Without

May 27, 2008 • Pianist Arturo O'Farrill, son of the Latin jazz pioneer Chico O'Farrill, now conducts the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra in New York. He picks five jazz albums which he says changed his life.

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Music Archived for Eternity

May 26, 2008 • The Library of Congress is known for its collection of the written word, but it also has a mandate to preserve the country's most culturally significant audio recordings. Sociology professor and cultural critic Oliver Wang reviews some of the library's key musical acquisitions from the past year.

Music Archived for Eternity

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Assisted Listen: Herbie Hancock's 'River'

February 15, 2008 • Jazz legend Herbie Hancock won the Grammy for best album with River: The Joni Letters. It's a complex record spanning several genres and encompassing diverse talents. Critic Tom Moon breaks it down.

Assisted Listen: Herbie Hancock's 'River'

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On 'River,' Hancock Skates Away with Grammy

February 11, 2008 • Last night, the Album of the Year Grammy went to an underdog — Herbie Hancock's River: The Joni Letters. Though the Joni Mitchell tribute doesn't rank among Hancock's best work, Tom Moon says that for those who know the pianist, the unlikely honor isn't really so unlikely.

On 'River,' Hancock Skates Away with Grammy

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Winehouse Dominates Grammys, Until...

February 10, 2008 • Amy Winehouse racked up award after award in the 50th edition of Sunday's Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist. But Herbie Hancock's jazz tribute to Joni Mitchell pulled off a last-minute upset, winning Album of the Year.

Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!

Not My Job: Herbie Hancock

December 22, 2007 • The jazz legend plays a game called "And That's Why I Earn the Big Bucks": Three questions about the worst business decisions of 2007. Along the way, he also makes a surprising nomination for the sexiest instrument.

Not My Job: Herbie Hancock

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Best Music of 2007

Top 10 Jazz CDs of 2007, from KPLU

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December 7, 2007 • Nick Morrison, a DJ at Seattle's KPLU, selects 10 of the year's best jazz CDs from instrumental legends and up-and-coming vocalists.

Concerts

Monk Institute of Jazz 20th Anniversary Concert

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October 4, 2007 • Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Joshua Redman, Patti Austin and Stevie Wonder celebrate the Institute that offers young musicians college-level training from the masters. The namesake — Thelonious Monk — was born October 10, 1917, and would be 90 this fall. Hear the concert.

Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz 20th Anniversary Concert on JazzSet

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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'

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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

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The Grammy Awards

Director's Cuts: Grammy Time

February 5, 2006 • Weekend Edition Sunday music director Ned Wharton takes a look beyond Mariah and Bono at some Grammy nominated music you might not have heard. Jimmy Sturr's Shake, Rattle and Polka, anyone?

Director's Cuts: Grammy Time

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Herbie Hancock's Jazz-Pop 'Possibilities'

September 2, 2005 • Ed Gordon talks with jazz piano legend Herbie Hancock about his new CD Possibilities, which features collaborations with pop vocalists old and new.

Herbie Hancock's Jazz-Pop 'Possibilities'

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Herbie Hancock Explores New 'Possibilities'

August 30, 2005 • Herbie Hancock is widely regarded as one of jazz music's most influential players, crossing boundaries of rock, soul, funk and infusing elements of jazz in many different genres. His new album Possibilities hits stores Tuesday.

Herbie Hancock Explores New 'Possibilities'

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Herbie Hancock

October 21, 2001 • Herbie Hancock continues his tour in tribute to the music of John Coltrane and Miles Davis. Herbie Hancock's new album is called Future 2 Future.

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Basic Jazz Record Library

Miles Davis: 'Nefertiti'

August 1, 2001 • Nefertiti captures one of Miles Davis' last great bands at its height. Along with Miles on trumpet, tenor saxophonist Wayne Shorter, pianist Herbie Hancock, bassist Ron Carter, and drummer Tony Williams are heard on this album.

Miles Davis: 'Nefertiti'

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