The New York Times – Music:
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts has acquired the jazz great’s scores, original artwork, letters and more, providing a rare glimpse of an imaginative mind.
Category: Jazz
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5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Mal Waldron
The New York Times – Music:
The music of this pianist, who played with giants like Billie Holiday, Charles Mingus and John Coltrane, can feel mysterious and private, but it rewards deep listening. Explore these 11 songs.
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Monica Getz, Advocate for Divorce Court Reform, Dies at 90
The New York Times – Music:
Her troubled marriage to the jazz star Stan Getz led to a headline-making divorce case. The result of the trial gave her a cause to fight for.
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Susan Alcorn, Voyager on Pedal Steel Guitar, Dies at 71
The New York Times – Music:
With a daring avant-garde approach, she pushed the frontiers of an instrument best known for speaking with a down-home accent.
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5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Blue Note Records
The New York Times – Music:
This label’s 86-year run has been one of the most storied in jazz — and it’s still going. Hear tracks by Wayne Shorter, Sonny Rollins, Robert Glasper and more from the Blue Note catalog.
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Grammys 2025: Winners List
The New York Times – Music:
An updating rundown of the artists, albums, songs and videos that took home trophies at the 67th annual awards.
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Readers Pick the Songs That Defined Their Year
The New York Times – Music:
Hear songs from Ana Moura, the Orlons and Colin Hay that defined 2024 for readers.
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Fun Things to Do in NYC in January 2025
The New York Times – Music:
Looking for something to do in New York? Groove to the textured folktronica of Pahua, or make the rounds during the Winter Jazzfest marathon.