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Bonus Feature: Jason Moran's European Union

In his tribute to James Reese Europe, Jason Moran considers the stage as a portal

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Nate Chinen
Jan 03, 2023
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At the Newport Jazz Festival, July 31, 2022. Photo by Jonathan Chimene.

“When I thought about what James Reese Europe was able to accomplish, then it just led to… well, everything.” — Jason Moran

There’s a ferocious spirit of conviction on From the Dancehall to the Battlefield, the momentous new album by Jason Moran. Inspired by the life and music of trai…

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