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Marilyn Crispell On Piano Jazz

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Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz

Marilyn Crispell On Piano Jazz

The pianist plays free jazz with an evocative and disciplined style. Hear her solo on her composition "Fragments."

Marilyn Crispell In The Studio

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Music Reviews

CD Review: Marilyn Crispell's 'Storyteller'

David Greenberger reviews a new CD by Marilyn Crispell. She is considered one of the most versatile pianists of her generation. Over the years Crispell has released several solo recordings but on her new CD, Storyteller, she is joined by the drummer Paul Motian and bassist Mark Helias.

CD Review: Marilyn Crispell's 'Storyteller'

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Anthony Braxton's 65th-Birthday Concert

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Concerts

Anthony Braxton's 65th-Birthday Concert

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Hear the 12+2tet performance, plus Braxton's surprise spot with his former quartet featuring Marilyn Crispell, Mark Dresser and Gerry Hemmingway.

Listen Now: Anthony Braxton's 12+2tet In Concert

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