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Interview: Chick Corea
From his work with Miles and Return to Forever to the recent all-star Five Peace Band, Chick Corea has always been at the heart of creative and exciting jazz music. The pianist talks with Ted Panken.
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A History of Cool Jazz
Editor Ted Gioia draws on the contributions of 18 writers in presenting a History of Cool Jazz in 100 Tracks from Bix to Miles to the present day.
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Aaron Parks Picks Paul Bley
Aaron Parks selects 12 essential tracks from progressive piano master Paul Bley in this Guest Artist Dozens, edited by Ted Panken.
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A Pre-History of Jazz-Rock
You think that fusion started with Miles Davis's Bitches Brew? Think again! Geoff Wills takes us on a stroll through the pre-history of jazz rock.
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Dexter Gordon
Over a career of more than four decades, Dexter Gordon defined the essence of modern tenor sax. Eric Novod selects 12 essential tracks.
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Venissa Santi
Venissa Santi's exciting vocal work draws on Afro-Cuban and jazz traditions, with a dose of vocalese. The singer talks with Tomas Peña.
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Joe Lovano
Tenor titan Joe Lovano released his exciting new Blue Note CD Folk Art a few days ago. Lovano talks with jazz.com's Stuart Nicholson.
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Joe Wilder
NEA Jazz Master Joe Wilder was a favorite with jazz icons Count Basie, Billie Holiday and Benny Goodman. Wilder talks with arnold jay smith.
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Jack DeJohnette
For more than four decade, Jack DeJohnette has stood out as one of the definitive drummers in jazz. DeJohnette talks with jazz.com's Ted Panken.
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Keith Jarrett
Ted Gioia surveys the career of pianist Keith Jarrett, and picks twelve essential performances, drawing on tracks from five different decades.
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Roberta Gambarini
Italian-born Roberta Gambarini has emerged as one of the most admired vocalists in jazz. The singer talks with jazz.com's Eugene Marlow.
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Marcus Roberts
Pianist Marcus Roberts is a living repository of 20th Century American piano history, as he confirms with his new CD. Roberts talks with Ted Panken.
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10 Hot Young Altos
Who are the rising stars of the alto sax? Jazz.com's Ted Gioia highlights ten alto saxophonists under the age of 40 with potential to go far.
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