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The Necks' Latest Composition 'Body' Clocks In At Over 56 Minutes

A typical album from the Australian band The Necks may have only one long track — music that stretches out in a jazzy mesmerizing flow. Pianist Chris Abrahams talks about their latest, called Body.

The Necks' Latest Composition 'Body' Clocks In At Over 56 Minutes

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Pat Metheny On Piano Jazz

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Pat Metheny On Piano Jazz

On this episode, The Pat Metheny Trio, which includes bassist Christian McBride and drummer Antonio Sanchez, performs an exclusive version of "Go Get It" and "Bright Size Life."

Pat Metheny On Piano Jazz

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Michel Camilo On Piano Jazz
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Michel Camilo On Piano Jazz

Hear Grammy-winning pianist, composer and bandleader Michel Camilo demonstrate his whirlwind approach to music, technical brilliance and post-bop Latin rhythms.

Michel Camilo On Piano Jazz

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With 'Emanon,' Jazz Elder Wayne Shorter Grandly Sweeps The Stars

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With 'Emanon,' Jazz Elder Wayne Shorter Grandly Sweeps The Stars

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The veteran saxophonist, set to become a Kennedy Center Honoree in December, releases epic project, encompassing a graphic novel and over two hours of new music.

Wilco Guitarist Nels Cline Reclaims Mood Music In The City Of Brotherly Love

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Wilco Guitarist Nels Cline Reclaims Mood Music In The City Of Brotherly Love

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Nels Cline has earned his place as a guitar hero for our times, with a track record stretching back four decades and a marquee gig with Wilco.

Wilco Guitarist Nels Cline Reclaims Mood Music In The City Of Brotherly Love

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Eileen Farrell On Piano Jazz

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Eileen Farrell On Piano Jazz

On this episode of Piano Jazz from 1993, she shares her tremendous vocal range on "How High the Moon" and "In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning."

Eileen Farrell On Piano Jazz

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Esperanza Spalding Is The 21st Century's Jazz Genius

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Turning The Tables

Esperanza Spalding Is The 21st Century's Jazz Genius

The ways in which Spalding's music is the most radical are perhaps the most easily overlooked: how, through her singing and playing, she challenges gender norms across styles.

Camille Thurman Is A Rare Jazz Double Threat

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Camille Thurman Is A Rare Jazz Double Threat

The accomplished saxophonist and singer discusses her latest album 'Waiting for the Sunrise' and defying misconceptions about women in jazz.

Camille Thurman Is A Rare Jazz Double Threat

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Nashville: Not Just A Country Scene But A Place To Go For Jazz

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Nashville: Not Just A Country Scene But A Place To Go For Jazz

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Nashville has always nurtured a small but serious jazz culture. Meet up with some of its enterprising artists and get a crash course in Nashville's hidden jazz history.

Nashville: Not Just A Country Scene But A Place To Go For Jazz

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Stefon Harris On Piano Jazz

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Stefon Harris On Piano Jazz

Vibraphonist Stefon Harris is one of the most innovative and impressive artists in jazz, blazing new trails on vibraphone and marimba.

Stefon Harris On Piano Jazz

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More Than Keeping Time: A Melodic Drumming Demo

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More Than Keeping Time: A Melodic Drumming Demo

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Drummers usually make sure beats don't speed up or slow down. But drummer Allison Miller does more than keep time. Watch a demonstration of her unique style of playing called melodic drumming.

More Than Keeping Time: A Melodic Drumming Demo

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Jess Stacy On Piano Jazz

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Jess Stacy On Piano Jazz

As one of the leading pianists of the swing era, Stacy was best known for his work with the Benny Goodman Orchestra and had a prolific career before stepping back from the music world in the 1950's.

Jess Stacy On Piano Jazz

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Tony Bennett Revisits 1949 Debut Single With Help From Diana Krall

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Tony Bennett Revisits 1949 Debut Single With Help From Diana Krall

Tony Bennett paired up with Diana Krall to perform George Gershwin's "Fascinating Rhythm." An entire album from the pair is due out Sept. 14.

Listen to Diana Krall and Tony Bennett's "Fascinating Rhythm"

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Tomasz Stanko, A Trumpeter Whose Music Spoke To Freedom, Has Died

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Tomasz Stanko, A Trumpeter Whose Music Spoke To Freedom, Has Died

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The polish trumpet player and composer died Sunday in Warsaw at age 76. He had enjoyed a major international career in the past 20 years, particularly through his association with the ECM label.

The GroundUP Music Festival Brings Even More Heat to Miami
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The GroundUP Music Festival Brings Even More Heat to Miami

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GroundUP is unlike any other musical event. Lines blur between artist and fan, and spill onto Miami Beach. Hear a jazz sampler from the 2018 line-up.

The GroundUP Music Festival Brings Even More Heat to Miami

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