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Sonny Rollins: The Voice of Jazz History
Sonny Rollins' made his first jazz record a year after high school. From then on, he continued to push the boundaries of bebop and more.
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Charlie Parker At 100
Jazz legend Charlie Parker would be 100 this year. A new box set from Craft Recordings celebrates his profound impact on bebop and more.
“A Love Supreme,” John Coltrane’s Spiritual Thank You
He incorporated Miles, Duke, and others into his glorious paean to the human spirit. Take 40 minutes to really listen.
JD Allen’s “Love Stone”: Jazz Album of the Year?
He’s one of the most talked-about tenor saxophonists and his album “Love Stone” takes classic songs in directions not seen since the days of Sonny Rollins. Obviously, he wasn’t content to just stick to the script!