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Piano Mastery, Trinidadian Trumpet, Singing Apes: New Jazz

Trumpeter Etienne Charles' new album is called Creole Soul. Laura Ferreira/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Piano Mastery, Trinidadian Trumpet, Singing Apes: New Jazz

This summer has seen plenty of worthwhile jazz, including a pianist who's been around since the '50s, a Caribbean jazzman, a band of deliberate melody, and a cover from The Jungle Book. Sample recordings from Harold Mabern, Etienne Charles, the band Black Host and Lauren Desberg.

Piano Mastery, Trinidadian Trumpet, Singing Apes: New Jazz

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Time Is On Their Side: Ageless Jazz Drumming

"Killer" Ray Appleton, a veteran drummer with the wisdom of experience and ageless swing. Jimmy Katz/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Time Is On Their Side: Ageless Jazz Drumming

Veteran jazz masters "Killer" Ray Appleton and Barry Altschul have issued fine new albums this year. Both in their early 70s, it's clear they draw from extensive experience. So how might that translate to making music that's fun to listen to?

Philip Dizack: What You Learn When You're Older

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Philip Dizack: What You Learn When You're Older

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A lot can happen in six years. For one young New York-based jazz trumpeter, losses in the family and gains in musical maturity were enough to inspire a new album, End of an Era. He and his band visited WBGO's studios for this in-studio recording.

Philip Dizack in Studio at WBGO

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Heavy Rotation: Chano Dominguez, 'Freddie Freeloader'

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Heavy Rotation: Chano Dominguez, 'Freddie Freeloader'

WBGO

Gary Walker, music director of WBGO in Newark, highlights the pianist's take on a Miles Davis classic.

Chano Dominguez - 'Freddie Freeloader'

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Just A Ballad, Played Really Really Well

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Just A Ballad, Played Really Really Well

"Body and Soul," as performed by John Ellis, Joshua Crumbly and Kendrick Scott.

Kendrick Scott And Oracle At Berklee

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