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Jazz Night in America's Youngbloods

Youngbloods: Saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins

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Youngbloods: Saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins

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We close out our Youngbloods series with saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins, who takes us into the relationship between his faith and his compositions.

Youngbloods: Saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins

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Youngbloods: Pianist Sean Mason

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Youngbloods: Pianist Sean Mason

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Jazz Night in America talks to pianist and composer Sean Mason about his musical journey from North Carolina to New York, and how the South never really left his music.

Youngbloods: Pianist Sean Mason

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Youngbloods: Saxophonist Sarah Hanahan

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Youngbloods: Saxophonist Sarah Hanahan

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Meet Sarah Hanahan, a rising star on alto saxophone

Youngbloods: Saxophonist Sarah Hanahan

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Youngbloods: Pianist Isaiah J. Thompson

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Youngbloods: Pianist Isaiah J. Thompson

WBGO and Jazz At Lincoln Center

Jazz Night in America spotlights a young musician and composer who is wise beyond his years. Hear Isaiah J. Thompson's story and his unquestionable gift at the keys.

Youngbloods: Pianist Isaiah J. Thompson

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From gospel to TikTok to vocal big shot: the rise of Samara Joy

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From gospel to TikTok to vocal big shot: the rise of Samara Joy

WBGO and Jazz At Lincoln Center

Jazz Night In America puts the spotlight on Samara Joy, a young vocalist and songwriter who is taking cues from the past to create music that is both classic and contemporary.

From gospel to TikTok to vocal big shot: the rise of Samara Joy

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