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Jazz Beyond Jazz
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Howard Mandel's Urban Improvisation. MCA-Chicago’s Terrace concerts, acing outdoor presentation. August 18, 2016. Gospel (not my usual bag) keyboards revelations. August 15, 2016. Chicago’s free summer music cornucopia – Deutsch, PoKempner photos. July 20, 2016. Arhoolie Records (a dozen faves) to Smithsonian. May 12, 2016. Pulitzer winner Threadgill: “What is harmony? April 19, 2016. Threadgill wins Pulitzer for Zooid and cheers for his career. April 18, 2016. April 7, 2016. April 6, 2016. April 4, 2016.
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Hurray for the new NEA Jazz Masters
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Howard Mandel's Urban Improvisation. Hurray for the new NEA Jazz Masters. May 21, 2009. Dean of post-jazz Muhal Richard Abrams. Doyenne of vocalese Annie Ross. Who invented jazz albums and reissues, popularized the LP and live recording, are among eight 2010 Jazz Masters. Named today by the National Endowment of the Arts. New York-based pianists Kenny Barron. Exploratory reedist Yusef Lateef. Big band composer-arranger Bill Holman. And vibist Bobby Hutcherson. Founded in 1982, the Jazz Masters program.
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Henry Threadgill’s tribute to Butch Morris @ WinterJazz Fest 10
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Howard Mandel's Urban Improvisation. Henry Threadgill’s tribute to Butch Morris @ WinterJazz Fest 10. January 12, 2014. Butch Morris, left, with Henry Threadgill. Henry didn’t play, he conducted — but made no attempt at Conduction,. Long a center of artistic experimentation and righteous political activity. Threadgill’s music — from ensembles including his early trio Air. Electrified Very Very Circus. Society Situation Dance Band, lyrical Make A Move. Creative Musicians (AACM). They were both Viet Na...
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