The New York Times – Music:
Morris’s dance troupe presents “Dances to American Music,” three programs at the Joyce Theater.
Category: Jazz
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5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Geri Allen
The New York Times – Music:
Vernon Reid, Kassa Overall, Farah Jasmine Griffin and more artists and writers share their favorites from this pianist who connected jazz music’s past and future.
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Abdullah Ibrahim, Eminent South African Jazz Pianist, Dies at 91
The New York Times – Music:
His song “Mannenberg” became the unofficial anthem of the country’s fight against apartheid, with Nelson Mandela calling him “our Mozart.”
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James Blood Ulmer, Guitarist Who Smashed Through Genres, Dies at 86
The New York Times – Music:
A protégé of the saxophonist Ornette Coleman, he borrowed from and greatly influenced styles like funk, punk, jazz and the blues.
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Joe Negri, Handyman and Music Maestro on ‘Mister Rogers,’ Dies at 99
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An accomplished jazz guitarist, he appeared on more than 300 episodes of the public television show, playing alongside musicians like Wynton Marsalis and Yo-Yo Ma.
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Kennedy Center Loses Case Against Musician Who Canceled Over Trump Naming Dispute
The New York Times – Music:
A federal judge sided with jazz performer Chuck Redd, who canceled a 2025 holiday concert after President Trump’s name was added to the building.
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5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Charlie Parker
The New York Times – Music:
Bird helped usher in bebop and transformed the alto saxophone into an instrument of startling possibility. Here’s an 11-song primer on his enduring legacy.
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5 Great Songs I Encountered This Week
The New York Times – Music:
Hear Mick Taylor’s swan song, Grace Ives’s exuberant crushing and a foundational hip-hop sample.