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A Conversation with Khruangbin
The Houston-born trio on process, perspective, and 'The Universe Smiles Upon You ii'
Nov 7 • 
Nate Chinen
49:16
All Empires Fall
Clarifying fire from Elder Ones at Jazzfest Berlin
Nov 2 • 
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October 2025

For Jack DeJohnette
Tributes and tributaries, on the passing of a titan
Oct 29 • 
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Throw It Down with Authority
In consultation and correspondence with David Breskin
Oct 25 • 
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Beauty is the Sharpest Tool: A Conversation with David Breskin
The producer and poet behind some of our most inspired albums
Oct 22 • 
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1:07:42
The Cringe Hymn of 'Köln 75'
A new film extols and infantilizes Keith Jarrett's art
Oct 19 • 
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Consider the Liners
My notes for Stanley Cowell's 'Musa,' with a head nod
Oct 14 • 
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Island Time
A Hawaiian homecoming, with musical (re)discovery
Oct 13 • 
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Common Cause: Terence Blanchard
A beachside chat with a cultural hero, now in your feeds
Oct 7 • 
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Father of the Fest: George Wein at 100
To a mentor, and a memory (one of many)
Oct 3 • 
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September 2025

A Conversation with Ches Smith
His guitar-band album 'Clone Row' is another unclassifiable winner.
Sep 24 • 
Nate Chinen
44:04
Vanguardia Subterránea
The Miguel Zenón Quartet levitates the underground
Sep 20 • 
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