How Teenager Vera Brandes Staged a Keith Jarrett Concert That Made Jazz History
Fifty years ago today, 18-year-old Vera Brandes organized a concert for jazz pianist Keith Jarrett in Cologne, which went on ...
A journey through time: the rich history of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival
Twenty two festivals down the line, the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) remains one of the biggest and most ...
'Better than Juilliard': How Rodney Whitaker built MSU's jazz studies into major program
MSU jazz studies director Rodney Whitaker was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in September.
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Mary Lou Williams: Duke’s own ‘First Lady of Jazz’
When Mary Lou Williams arrived at Duke in 1977 as the University’s first artist-in-residence, she was already an icon in the ...
Zach Edey Makes NBA History in Grizzlies-Jazz
Despite winning two Naismith Player of the Year awards in his final two seasons with the Purdue Boilermakers, the media was ...
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Litchfield Jazz Festival continues to celebrate legacy of jazz with 30th anniversary fest this July
The 30th Litchfield Jazz Festival which will take place from July 25-27 at the Frederick Gunn School in Washington, ...
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'Forces of Nature' showcases the potent mix of two jazz giants
'Forces of Nature' showcases the potent mix of two jazz giants A new recording features pianist McCoy Tyner and saxophonist Joe Henderson in a concert taped in New York City in 1966. The music ...