Jazz
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I saw a different side of Stanley Crouch
He was supportive of young writers beginning their voyage into the literary dimensions of jazz
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Music to his ears: How Jackie Robinson’s love of jazz helped civil rights movement
The ‘Afternoon of Jazz’ concert hosted by Jackie and his wife Rachel was a ‘jam session for civil rights’ and raised nearly $15,000
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Jazz legend Ellis Marsalis’ lasting impact on family and world of music
The master pianist died at the age of 85 due to complications from COVID-19
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Trumpeter Terence Blanchard’s new album uses jazz to heal communities dealing with gun violence
The multiple Grammy winner talks about working with Spike Lee, listening to the universe — and the real-life hurricanes of this lifetime
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For Wynton Marsalis, forgetting the roots of jazz is forgetting the history of race in America
The legend explains again why he dislikes hip-hop, and jazz’s identity problem
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Backstage at ‘The Late Show’ with Jon Batiste
The musical director and former point guard on why it’s important to keep score
Sports
The Marsalis brothers jazzed up a basketball conversation with Thunder coach Billy Donovan and GM Sam Presti
A talk about the teamwork in jazz as it relates to hoops
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Jazz singer Gregory Porter is an ex-lineman with a blues-infused soul
The songwriter is using his modern jazz vocals to help keep the art form alive
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Al Jarreau: A multiple Grammy winner who deserved a bigger stage
The singer, who won in jazz, pop and R&B categories, died Sunday