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Best of the Newport Jazz Festival

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For one weekend each summer, Newport, RI becomes the center of the jazz universe. Ever since its inception in 1954, the Newport Jazz Festival has been America's essential summer jazz hang, and more than a few of the legendary performances held on its stages have been recorded for posterity.

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Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk, Count Basie, …

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City Soundscapes: Philadelphia

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Some of Jazz's biggest stars got their start in the City of Brotherly Love including John Coltrane, the Heath Brothers and McCoy Tyner before moving on to impact the scenes of other cities. From bebop to the avant-garde, explore Philly's Jazz scene and the trailblazers who dared to push the …

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Jan. 20, 2024, 8:08 p.m.

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Dizzy Gillespie, John Coltrane, Giuseppi Logan, Christian McBride, Billie Holiday, …

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jazz, bebop, hard bop, contemporary post-bop, jazz trumpet, vocal jazz, …

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In the Spirit of Swing

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Stay in tune with old and new jazz, featuring "TO BE WE (feat. Jill Scott) by Theo Croker!

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Jan. 17, 2024, 10:31 p.m.

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Avishai Cohen, Bill Evans, Bob Cooper, Bud Shank, Chico Buarque, …

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jazz, bebop, jazz trumpet, jazz saxophone, contemporary post-bop, contemporary jazz, …

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Jazz Ensemble: Flute

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Though often thought of as a secondary instrument, the flute has a long and rich history in jazz. Check out our playlist, featuring some of the best flute in jazz!

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Nov. 12, 2023, 1:48 a.m.

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Herbie Mann, James Newton, Hubert Laws, Elena Pinderhughes, Dave's Harlem …

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jazz flute, jazz, jazz funk, bebop, soul jazz, jazz saxophone, …

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City Soundscapes: Washington, D.C.

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Washington, D.C. is an undeniable cultural melting pot, yet it’s not always recognized for its significance in the history of jazz. Explore the hometown of Duke Ellington, Shirley Horn, and Ahmad Jamal’s groundbreaking “Poinciana” album among others on our curated playlist!

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Nov. 8, 2023, 8:24 p.m.

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Duke Ellington, Shirley Horn, Billy Taylor, Charlie Byrd, Charlie Rouse, …

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vocal jazz, jazz piano, jazz, african-american classical, harlem renaissance, swing, …

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Up Next at the House of Swing

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Hear the sounds coming from the House of Swing this month! Purchase tickets at http://www.jazz.org/events/all/.

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Nov. 5, 2023, 4:47 p.m.

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Wynton Marsalis, Antonio Sánchez, Ashley Pezzotti, Ben Allison, Ben Wolfe, …

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contemporary post-bop, straight-ahead jazz, jazz, jazz trumpet, classical trumpet, new …

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Jazz Ensemble: Clarinet

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The clarinet was a driving force in the development of jazz music, defining the sound of New Orleans jazz and swing. While the clarinet fell out of favor in the following decades, it has regained its popularity in recent years. Enjoy our playlist, featuring jazz legends and modern artists alike!

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Nov. 5, 2023, 10:54 a.m.

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Artie Shaw, Ken Peplowski, Benny Goodman, Dick Hyman, Anat Cohen, …

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jazz clarinet, big band, swing, vintage jazz, dixieland, new orleans …

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Jazz Ensemble: Plunger Mute

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Mutes are an essential part of any brass player's toolkit, but perhaps none are as dynamic as the humble plunger mute. Check out our playlist featuring King Oliver, Clark Terry, and the JLCO's own Kenny Rampton on the plunger mute!

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Nov. 5, 2023, 2:26 a.m.

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Duke Ellington, Wynton Marsalis, Cootie Williams, Duke Ellington & His …

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Wynton Marsalis Presents: 50 Essential Jazz Recordings

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Wynton Marsalis recently shared his "12 Essential Jazz Recordings" with Rolling Stone. As it turns out, there was a whole lot more where that came from. Check out this playlist for his top 50 essential jazz recordings, culled from an eclectic array of categories.

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Nov. 4, 2023, 9:03 p.m.

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John Coltrane, Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus, Miles Davis, Mary Lou …

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The South African Songbook

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Jazz at Lincoln Center’s 2019-20 season kicks off with a celebration of South African jazz. Check out this playlist to hear music from pioneers to today’s stars of the South African music scene.

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Sept. 24, 2023, 2 p.m.

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Hugh Masekela, Paul Hanmer, Dollar Brand, Jazz Dazzlers, Kheswa & …

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City Soundscapes: St. Louis

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Famed for producing some of jazz's greatest and most distinctive trumpet voices, St. Louis's jazz scene dates back to the birth of the music itself.

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Sept. 23, 2023, 5:31 a.m.

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Clark Terry, Bix Beiderbecke, Ernie Wilkins, Duke Ellington, Pee Wee …

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Jazz Foundations: Bebop

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Bebop marked a fundamental shift in jazz. As the Swing Era faded and the music migrated from the ballroom floor to the nightclub stage, musicians formed innovative smaller groups that experimented with faster tempos and more sophisticated harmonic structures. Take a listen to our bebop playlist!

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Sept. 22, 2023, 1:12 a.m.

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Charlie Parker, Herbie Hancock, Dizzy Gillespie, Jonathan Stout and his …

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