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Tom Harrell's 'Colors Of A Dream': Live At The Village Vanguard

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Live At The Village Vanguard

Tom Harrell's 'Colors Of A Dream': Live At The Village Vanguard

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At 66, the jazz trumpeter is as busy as ever: His current band has released five excellent albums since 2007 alone. His new, project provides further testament to his prolific composing.

Tom Harrell's 'Colors Of A Dream': Live At The Village Vanguard

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Jaleel Shaw Quartet: Live In Concert

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The Checkout: Live

Jaleel Shaw Quartet: Live In Concert

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The alto saxophonist keeps good company: He's a member of legendary drummer Roy Haynes' band, for one. Shaw returns to his alma mater to lead his own band in a live concert webcast.

Jaleel Shaw Quartet: Live In Concert

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Jaleel Shaw: A Cause For 'Optimism' In Jazz

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While there's no shortage of protean young improvisers in New York, Shaw benefits from a real-world apprenticeship with a master musician: Roy Haynes. The alto saxophonist shares three original compositions for jazz quintet in a WBGO studio session.

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