The New York Times – Music:
A group of artists are reimagining the 1959 album “The Shape of Jazz to Come” for Bang on a Can’s Long Play festival.
Category: Jazz
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The Brazilian Jazz Great Flora Purim Has Many Stories to Tell
The New York Times – Music:
The musician, now 80, looks back at her time with Chick Corea and Carlos Santana as she prepares to release her first album in 17 years.
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Sid Mark, Disc Jockey Devoted to Sinatra for Six Decades, Dies at 88
The New York Times – Music:
He hosted four radio shows that focused on the singer, who at one concert singled him out in the audience and said, “I love him.”
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Mavis Staples and Levon Helm’s Last Show, and 12 More New Songs
The New York Times – Music:
Hear tracks by Pusha T, Laura Veirs, Helado Negro and others.
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The Multifaceted Mingus
The New York Times – Music:
On the bassist and bandleader’s centennial, 10 jazz musicians discuss his achievements and complexities and pick out a pivotal track from his repertoire.
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Lizzo’s Disco Dance Party, and 11 More New Songs
The New York Times – Music:
Hear tracks by Phoebe Bridgers, KeiyaA, Wild Pink and others.
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Chick Corea, the Master Mixer of Jazz’s Past and Future
The New York Times – Music:
An eclectic array of musicians will gather in New York to celebrate the pianist’s legacy. Five collaborators and admirers discuss his experiments, artistry and generosity.