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Pianist Kenny Barron is an exceptionally creative musician

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:38:27 +0000

Kenny Barron is a renowned jazz pianist and composer who has made significant contributions to the world of music. Born on June 9, 1943 in

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A Night of Jazz, Legacy, and the Unexpected at Unterfahrt

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:16:31 +0000

It has become a beautiful tradition for students of the Jazz Institute at the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich to hold their final

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✨ Cultural Wrap-Up: Duke Ellington, Aretha Franklin, Muddy Waters – April 29, 2025

Ronald Bunn — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:30:00 +0000

ROUTES: A Guide to African-American Culture✨ Cultural Wrap-Up – Tuesday, April 29, 2025 🎉 Birthday Spotlight: Duke Ellington (b. April 29, 1899)Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington didn’t

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February 28: Sarah Vaughan

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:57:29 +0000

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The Ultimate Songstress Story As Black History Month comes to a close, there is no better way to

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February 20: Duke Ellington

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The Icon of Jazz Composition Story Duke Ellington, born in 1899, is widely regarded as one of the

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February 19: Nina Simone: The Power of Protest Through Music

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month Story Nina Simone, born Eunice Kathleen Waymon in 1933, was more than a musician — she was a

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February 18: Bessie Smith: Jazz’s First Superstar

Ronald Bunn — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month Story On February 21, 1901, Bessie Smith, the “Empress of the Blues,” was born. With her powerful voice

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February 15: John Coltrane

Ronald Bunn — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month A Jazz Genius Ahead of His Time Story On February 18, 1927, John Coltrane recorded his first solo

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February 12: Art Tatum

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The Poet of the Piano Story On February 12, 1909, Art Tatum, one of the most virtuosic jazz pianists

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February 11. Ella Fitzgerald

Ronald Bunn — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The First Lady of Song Story Ella Fitzgerald, born in 1917, is widely celebrated as one of the greatest

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February 8: Louis Armstrong

Ronald Bunn — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 13:28:00 +0000

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The Pioneer of Jazz Innovation Story In the 1920s, Louis Armstrong revolutionized jazz with his virtuosic trumpet playing

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Music: WRVR-FM JAZZ RADIO | 8/1978

Howard Brock Garland — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:51:43 +0000

Jazz is in the air and WRVR-FM is the station for it. America’s only legitimate contribution to world culture, long admired by Europeans, Africans and

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Part 3. – Miles Davis and the Evolution of Jazz Fusion from Classical Roots

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:23:11 +0000

Jazz has always been a dynamic art form, evolving and reshaping itself with each passing decade. Among the countless innovators who redefined the genre, Miles

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Part 2. — How the Modern Jazz Quartet Blended Jazz and Classical Music to Create Something Timeless

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:11:42 +0000

Let’s face it — when most people think of jazz, they picture smoky clubs, wild improvisation, and the kind of energy that feels almost chaotic.

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Part I. Blending Jazz and Classical Music: Schuller, Davis, and MJQ

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:02:11 +0000

When we think of jazz, images of lively improvisations in intimate clubs often come to mind. However, the Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ) redefined this perception

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Introducing the Series: Jazz at the Crossroads of Innovation

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:46:19 +0000

Jazz has never been a static art form. From its roots in New Orleans to the electric experimentation of the 1970s, it has thrived on

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🎉 Happy Birthday to the Legendary James Mtume! 🎶

Ronald Bunn — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 19:22:02 +0000

On January 5th, we celebrate the life and legacy of James Mtume — a trailblazer whose influence spans jazz, R&B, funk, and hip-hop. Born James

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Grady Tate: The Rhythm Driving Jazz, Soul, and Beyond

Ronald Bunn — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 14:44:36 +0000

The name Grady Tate may not dominate the conversation when jazz fusion is discussed, but his fingerprints are all over the genre’s defining moments. A

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Music: Carlos Santana | 4/1978

Wayne Edwards — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 09:33:48 +0000

It’s unbelievable. The SRO crowd in New York City’s Palladium Theater is on its feet demanding a Carlos Santana third encore. Throughout the theater, matches

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“Love’s Different Angles” Crossword Puzzle

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:00:17 +0000

“Love’s Different Angles” Crossword Puzzle by Ronald Bunn revolves around the theme of love. Expect words or phrases associated with love, famous quotes, song titles,

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ROY AYERS: WHERE’S HE COMING FROM? | 8/1980

Ken Simmons — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:54:57 +0000

Introduction to Roy Ayers’ Philosophy “The basic philosophy of most jazz purists is to just play and be creative. However, in the early 1960s, I

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Whisper Not: The Melodic Journey of Benny Golson

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:37:46 +0000

Benny Golson, the legendary jazz saxophonist, composer, and arranger, passed away on September 21, 2024, at his home in Manhattan. He was 95 years old.

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Roy Haynes: The Timeless Journey of a Jazz Drumming Legend

Ellen Levitt — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 08:00:22 +0000

Imagine spending much of your life playing the drums, innovating, and exploring music with a wide variety of musicians, and living for nearly a century

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ROUTES Roots: Jazz and its Roots |1979-6-16

Isabelle Ortiz — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 11:26:00 +0000

If it is almost a truism that Jazz has absorbed the blues, the extent to which Jazz and Latin Music have influenced each other is

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Chico Hamilton: Celebrating a Legend’s Legacy! 🎉

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:50:55 +0000

Today, we raise our instruments and voices in joyous celebration as we mark the 102nd birthday of the illustrious Chico Hamilton, a towering figure

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“Mercy, Mercy, Mercy,” “Cannonball” Adderley: Happy Birthday

Ronald Bunn — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 06:40:17 +0000

Today, we celebrate the birth of one of jazz music’s most iconic figures, Julian Edwin “Cannonball” Adderley, born on September 15, 1928. As an American

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Barry Harris is Passing It On |1994-3

Jean Hanna Stoute — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:11:44 +0000

New York’s Symphony Space, at 95th Street and Broadway, is a former movie house with an unassuming facade, but great things are known to take

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Oscar Peterson — a unique joyful masterful jazz pianist

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 06:00:30 +0000

Oscar Peterson, a luminary in the world of jazz, was a Canadian pianist and composer. He was born, August 15, 1925, in Montreal Quebec. His

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Lorez Alexandria — a 20th century Underrated Jazz Vocalist

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:21:59 +0000

Lorez Alexandria, born Dolorez Alexandria Turner, on August 14, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, was a jazz singer whose talent has often been overshadowed by more

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Birthday Greetings Patti Austin — Keep the Music Playing

Robert Toomer, Jr. — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 13:59:37 +0000

Patti Austin, born on August 10, 1950, is an esteemed singer and songwriter whose musical career spans several decades. Her contributions to the music industry

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Jack DeJohnette the spiritual: drummer, pianist and composer

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 12:20:44 +0000

Jack DeJohnette, born August 9, 1942, is an eminent jazz drummer, pianist and composer. He has significantly influenced the landscape of jazz music throughout 20th

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Billy Taylor — Jazz Musician, Composer, Educator & Artistic Director

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:28:28 +0000

Billy Taylor, born on July 24 1921, was a highly respected figure in the world of jazz music. He was known not only for his

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James Victor Scott— hey, it’s all the way on your birthday

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 17:15:08 +0000

James Victor Scott, better known in his earlier youthful years as “Little” Jimmy Scott, was a renowned jazz vocalist who made significant contributions to the

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Erroll Garner’s Innovative Approach to playing the piano

Ronald Bunn — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 13:44:57 +0000

Erroll Garner, the legendary jazz pianist, was born on June 15, 1921 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His unique and innovative approach to playing the piano has

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Marcus Miller – wishing you many happy returns on your special day

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:54:52 +0000

Wishing you many happy returns to you on your special day William Henry Marcus Miller Jr. Marcus Miller, born on June 14, 1959, is a

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Doc Cheatham — Jazz music’s unique trumpeter and crooner

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:25:27 +0000

Doc Cheatham, born Adolphus Cheatham, on June 13, 1905, was a highly influential figure in the world of jazz music. His career as trumpeter, singer

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Geri Allen blends traditional jazz with avant-garde styles

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 13:47:19 +0000

Geri Allen was a highly influential and talented pianist who made significant contributions to world of jazz music. Born on June 12 1957 in Pontiac,

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Hazel Scott jazz Pianist, Actress and 1950’s Emigrant

Ronald Bunn — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 13:13:50 +0000

Hazel Scott was prominent jazz pianist and Hollywood actress in mid-20th century. Born in Trinidad in 1920. She along with her mother moved to New

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Oliver Edward Nelson – Innovative Grammy Award Jazz Composer

Ronald Bunn — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 12:20:35 +0000

Oliver Edward Nelson born on June 4, 1932 was prolific American jazz musician and composer who made significant contributions to the world of music during

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Miles Davis: Honoring the Legacy of a Jazz Icon — 95 Years Old

Ronald Bunn — Sun, 26 May 2024 09:55:49 +0000

Miles Davis, one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz, was born on May 26, 1926, in Alton, Illinois.Today, we celebrate what

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Happy 100th Birthday to Jazz Innovator Marshall Allen!

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 24 May 2024 13:02:51 +0000

Marshall Allen, born May 25, 1924, stands as a living legend in the world of jazz, celebrated for his trailblazing work as a musician and

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Herbie Hancock and Keyon Harrold at Central Park Summerstage

Ellen Levitt — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:06:34 +0000

Jazz remains relevant to music lovers, and, people are certainly still interested in watching famous jazz musicians perform live at Central Park Summerstage. Nothing invigorates

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Ivan Nagy Serenading Dizzy Gillespie at Oops! the Wrong Door

Nina Michelle Nagy — Sun, 22 May 2022 11:33:28 +0000

The year is 1976. Dad, Ivan Nagy is away. He’s on a European tour across Scandinavia for three months. We won’t get to see him

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Jackie Mc: Reflections of a Jazz Revivalist on his Birthday

Playthell Benjamin — Tue, 17 May 2022 19:27:19 +0000

The late anthropologist and long time student of transformative social movements, Dr. Luther P. Gerhlach, demonstrated that those movements among human beings which change people’s

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Reveries of an Enchanted Evening with Maestro Duke Ellington

Playthell Benjamin — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 10:15:36 +0000

April 29th will mark the 123rd anniversary of the birth of Edward Kennedy Duke Ellington. Standing outside the elegant brick and stone building on St.

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African-American Pianists at the Gateways Music Festival

Yvette Berry — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 18:31:31 +0000

In the shadows of the behemoth Lincoln Center complex, located just of Broadway at 65th Street is a smaller musical resource known as the Elaine

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Bill’s Place, Speakeasies and Billie Holiday on Swing Street

Theda Palmer Saxton PhD — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:59:39 +0000

Jazz Rooted on Swing Street at Bill’s Place In Harlem, sandwiched between the noisy clatter of the number 2 and 3 and C trains, is

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Afrofuturism Music Festival: Nicole Mitchell and Angel Bat Dawid

Ellen Levitt — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 12:00:05 +0000

African-American and AfroFuturistic dynamic duos fused in one concert As part of the this year’s Carnegie Hall Afrofuturism Music Festival, this show presented bandleaders Nicole Mitchell with her

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Grady Tate — “Sack Full Of Dreams”

Ronald Bunn — Sat, 09 Oct 2021 12:37:10 +0000

💐Grady Tate, transitioned October 8, 2017, was a jazz and soul-jazz drummer and baritone vocalist. Tate released many solo albums and he lent his voice

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Rene McLean Speaks to Pan-African Music and Culture

Ron Scott — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 04:06:57 +0000

It has been over a year since alto saxophonist and composer Rene McLean performed in front of a live audience, due to the Pandemic. The

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Nnenna Freelon’s Love Letters to Husband Phil

TL Smith — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 04:06:17 +0000

Nnenna Freelon doesn’t put too much stock into what people think of her anymore. That goes for the type of music she wants to make

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Louis Armstrong Continuum — “Art in a Time of Emergency”

Ron Scott — Wed, 19 May 2021 12:02:57 +0000

Miles Davis once said in an interview, “Everything we try to play, Pops has already played it.” This praise, coming from such a renowned innovator

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Billie Holiday, neé Eleanor Gough McKay Podcast

Ronald Bunn — Sat, 19 Dec 2020 14:52:16 +0000

The times are changing and ROUTES, A Guide to African-American Culture just published it’s first podcast episode. We have been documenting the strides of African-Americans

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