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In Central Park, mid-pandemic, jazz was alive atop sacred ground
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In Central Park, mid-pandemic, jazz was alive atop sacred ground
American jazz pianist and composer Billy Taylor (1921 - 2010) at his home in New York City, 18th April 1991. (Photo by Barbara Alper/Getty Images) Barbara Alper/Getty Images hide caption
The Urban Griot, Dr. Billy Taylor: A Centennial Celebration
Jeff 'Tain' Watts and Jazz Night host, Christian McBride Trevor Smith/Trevor Smith hide caption
Sketches Of Tain: Music And Stories From Drummer Jeff 'Tain' Watts
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Sketches Of Tain: Music And Stories From Drummer Jeff 'Tain' Watts
Quiana Lynell entered the song "Tweedlee Dee" into the 2021 Tiny Desk Contest. YouTube/NPR hide caption
Trumpeter Charlie Porter and bassist John Lakey perform in May 2021. Aaron Hayman/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Portland's Montavilla Jazz Brings Music To Your Front Door
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Portland's Montavilla Jazz Brings Music To Your Front Door
Matthew Whitaker, Gabrielle Cassava and Pedrito Martinez perform at the Exit Zero Jazz Festival. Richard Conde/Mitra I. Arthur/NPR hide caption
On The Road Again: Musicians Return To The Stage At Exit Zero
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On The Road Again: Musicians Return To The Stage At Exit Zero
Gabrielle Cavassa & Pedriito Martinez at the Exit Zero Jazz Festival Mitra I. Arthur/NPR hide caption
Watch Highlights From Exit Zero Jazz Festival's 10-Year Anniversary
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Shemekia Copeland performs at the Exit Zero Jazz Festival in Cape May, NJ. Mitra I. Arthur/NPR hide caption
Shemekia Copeland, Modern Guardian Of The Blues
Jazz artist Nate Smith performing in the Netherlands. Smith's song "Square Wheel" feat. Kokayi and Michael Mayo was one of Jazz Night's favorites of the first half of the year. Peter Van Breukelen/Redferns hide caption
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Crate Digging : Mulgrew Miller And Wingspan
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Crate Digging : Mulgrew Miller And Wingspan
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Saxophonist Camille Thurman and bassist Endea Owens play at a Community Cookout in Jamaica, Queens on Sunday May 9, 2021 Anthony Artis /Artist hide caption
Bassist Endea Owens Cooks Up Jazz For The Community
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Bassist Endea Owens Cooks Up Jazz For The Community
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'The Big Blind': Kurt Elling's Jazz Radio Drama In 1950s Chicago
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'The Big Blind': Kurt Elling's Jazz Radio Drama In 1950s Chicago
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A 'Jazz Night' Family Affair: Father And Son Saxophonists Mike And Julian Lee
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A 'Jazz Night' Family Affair: Father And Son Saxophonists Mike And Julian Lee
Orquesta Akokán performs onstage at the MIM Music Theater in Phoenix. Emma Barber/Courtesy of the Musical Instrument Museum hide caption
A Mambo Expedition In The Valley Of The Sun
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A Mambo Expedition In The Valley Of The Sun
Billy Strayhorn (right), spent the majority of his career as a composer and arranger for Duke Ellington (left) and his orchestra. David Redfern/Getty Images hide caption
The Lush Life Of Billy Strayhorn
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The Lush Life Of Billy Strayhorn
Cedar Walton, performing in the U.K. in 1976. Andrew Putler/Redferns hide caption
Crate Digging With Christian McBride: The Works Of Cedar Walton
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Crate Digging With Christian McBride: The Works Of Cedar Walton
Helen Sung in concert. Ayano Hisa/Jazz at Lincoln Center hide caption
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Celebrating Betty Carter
Terri Lyne Carrington at PDX Jazz in 2018 Mark Sheldon/PDX Jazz hide caption
Terri Lyne Carrington: Trailblazer, Advocate and NEA Jazz Master
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Terri Lyne Carrington: Trailblazer, Advocate and NEA Jazz Master
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Phil Schaap's 50-Year Career: The Raconteur Raised On Jazz
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Phil Schaap's 50-Year Career: The Raconteur Raised On Jazz
Bassist and composer Marcus Miller, performing during a tribute to Miles Davis on July 13, 2011 in Montreux, France. Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
Marcus Miller: Electric Miles
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2021 NEA Jazz Masters NEA hide caption
Henry Threadgill conducts the Society Situation Dance Band at the Very Very Threadgill festival. Shahar Azran/Courtesy of Harlem Stage hide caption