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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Drummers Lead The Way At Kennedy Center

Sherrie Maricle and Cindy Blackman are band-leading drummers who barely ever take a break. In May, Maricle picked up the 2009 Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Award in Washington, D.C., and gigged in the Northeast. On break from playing for Lenny Kravitz, Blackman recently took her quintet on a tour of Spain.

Nicholas Payton: Live At The Village Vanguard

He found his footing in jazz through its hard-swinging main stem. But after he'd proved his hard-bop mettle, he took a fork in the road toward electric experimentalism. Now, trumpeter Nicholas Payton seems comfortable pursuing a middle ground. Hear his band play live.

Five Songs, Ten Classic Tenor Titans

The tenor sax is a powerful instrument. This is especially apparent in music created by mighty jazz masters whose skills shaped sounds still reflected in present-day compositions. Hear five great pairings, battles and studio jam sessions.

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Remembering The Man Who Made The Accordion Swing

Mon Feb 22, 2010 — During his celebrated, seven-decade career, Art Van Damme proved there was a place for the accordion in jazz.

Tomasz Stanko Concert

Wed Feb 17, 2010 — Our luxurious April trip to see the Tomasz Stanko Quintet at the SF Jazz Festival is SOLD OUT, but we have a waiting list...

Mark Levine and Joshua Bell

Thu Oct 8, 2009 — Jazz Music Director Gary Vercelli spotlights two Brazilian jazz recordings and the latest from Joshua Bell featuring Anouska Shankar.

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