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Out of Nowhere
The archival Art Tatum tapes that struck a chord, for sentimental reasons
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Gonna Keep on Moving
Four fine new albums, NEA Jazz Masters, and a travel advisory
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The Last Tenured Jazz Critic
As Kevin Whitehead leaves Fresh Air, the door closes on an era.
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Take Five: Josh Johnson, Dayna Stephens, Jamie Baum, Steph Richards, John Escreet
All killer, no filler: the first in a series of music recs.
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Flowers for Casey Benjamin
On saxophone, vocoder or keys, Stutz McGee made things happen
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March 2024

What I Know About Big Ears
A festival where discovery assumes a few different forms
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Reclaiming the Jazzbro
The word has taken on a life of its own. Should I care?
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The Sound is All Around
Melissa Aldana opens up about influence, and Big Ears awaits
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One Year with The Gig
On this first anniversary, a glance back and a look forward.
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Birds of Springtimes Gone By
On a Joe Lovano Quartet, and a moment in time
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Kris Bowers in the Winner's Circle
A feel-good Oscar turn worth feeling good about
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Myra Melford's Consuming Fire
A conversation about, and inside, the restless art of Cy Twombly.
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