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Nubya Garcia's latest single "Pace" is all about diving into the many layers of joy. Adama Jalloh/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
The Evolution Of Jon Batiste
Jimmy Cobb was the last surviving member of what's often called Miles Davis' First Great Sextet. Gai Terrell/Redferns hide caption
Vibraphonist Stefon Harris and double bassist Ben Williams. Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Stefon Harris: A Generation's Preeminent Voice Of The Vibraphone
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Stefon Harris: A Generation's Preeminent Voice Of The Vibraphone
Dezron Douglas & Brandee Younger: Alone Together Duets | JAZZ NIGHT IN AMERICA NPR hide caption
Dezron Douglas And Brandee Younger: Alone Together Duets
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Raul Midón plays a Tiny Desk (Home) concert. NPR/NPR hide caption
The artist Ambrose Akinmusire will release on the tender spot of every calloused moment on Blue Note this June 5. Ogata/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Braxton Cook AT HOME NPR/NPR hide caption
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis performs 'Portraits of America: A Jazz Story.' Frank Stewart /WBGO hide caption
Jazz And Art Take Center Stage To Form 'Portraits Of America'
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Jazz And Art Take Center Stage To Form 'Portraits Of America'
José James and Taali perform from home. Courtesy of the artist hide caption
José James And Taali: Alone Together Duets
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Jon Batiste performs during Tiny Desk on November, 8 2019. (Photo by Mhari Shaw/NPR) Mhari Shaw/NPR hide caption
Henry Grimes performs in New York in 2003. Grimes died on April 15 at the age of 84, of complications from coronavirus. Jack Vartoogian/Getty Images hide caption
Mecca Notes and members of the Brass-a-Holics perform "I'll Fly Away" in New Orleans, Louisiana. Armon Dauphin/Courtesy of the artist hide caption