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Chris Searle - 'Talking the Groove: Jazz Words from the Morning Star'

Jazz as a form of resistance against American life's challenges.
Jazz's political inspiration for contemporary listeners. [ more ]
London Jazz News
2 months ago
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Mondays With Morgan: Nick Finzer - new album 'Legacy,' a tribute to J.J. Johnson

Tribute album to J.J. Johnson recorded in Van Gelder Studio on his 100th anniversary.
Collaboration with renowned musicians enhanced the tribute to Johnson. [ more ]
London Jazz News
2 months ago
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Alice Coltrane - 'The Carnegie Hall Concert' - Rec. 1971

The Carnegie Hall Concert from 1971, previously unreleased, showcases Alice Coltrane's intense compositional depth and powerful playing, marking an essential recording for understanding jazz history.
Alice Coltrane's influence on spiritual jazz and her innovative approach to the harp and piano are highlighted in the concert, with a noteworthy ensemble featuring Pharaoh Sanders and a blend of harp and piano performances. [ more ]
London Jazz News
2 months ago
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James Kaplan - '3 Shades of Blue: Miles Davis John Coltrane Bill Evans and the Lost Empire of Cool'

Focus on Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Bill Evans in jazz history
Kind of Blue pivotal, but other significant jazz recordings and influences mentioned [ more ]
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