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Jazz Singer Nnenna Freelon Shares Influences

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The Intersection of Jazz and Social Protest

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Inside the Culture of Jazz

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Jazz Night in America celebrates the centennial of influential pianist Elmo Hope. Hear selections from his rare discography, pictured above. Collage by NPR hide caption

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An Elmo Hope centennial celebration: Giving a jazz piano pioneer his due

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Clockwise from top left: Chick & Armando Corea; Madison & Bobby McFerrin; Luis & Catherine Russell; Benny & Bert Green; Cory Wong & father Luis and Catherine Russell © Catherine Russell Collection, all other photos courtesy of artist hide caption

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Songs for the fathers: A tribute to Jazz Dads

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2023 NEA Jazz Masters (left to right): Louis Hayes (photo by Janette Beckman), Regina Carter (photo by Jeff Dunn), Kenny Garrett (photo by Jimmy Katz), Sue Mingus (Photo courtesy Mingus Archives) National Endowment for the Arts hide caption

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Jazz Night toasts the NEA Jazz Masters class of 2023

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Exploring the many orbits of jazz legend Wayne Shorter

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'This is not entertainment': John Zorn, all over Big Ears

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Yule dig? Celebrate the holidays with drummer Matt Wilson's festive Christmas Tree-O

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BADBADNOTGOOD steps into the psychedelic void

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Bassist Jamaaladeen Tacuma reflects on his journey down a 'Dirt Road' in N. Carolina

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