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Mavis Staples started singing with her family, the Staples Singers, in the '50s. With a voice that belied her tiny size, she eventually became the center of attention of the group.
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Kenny Barron is among many great jazz artists who have called Philadelphia home. Now, with over 90 recordings, the revered pianist is not letting off the gas.
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Trumpeter and music executive Herb Alpert became a superstar of the 1960s with his Tijuana Brass, and has continued to transport music fans ever since.
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With a unique, muscular sound on his tenor sax, Billy Harper broke into the 1970s New York jazz scene, launching a long and adventurous career.
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New albums of the week from artists who continue to bend the genre of Jazz with their own unique sounds.
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For Jazz Appreciation Month, here’s a fresh look at new albums from well established musicians honoring Jazz legends – proving that their music and legacy is influential still to this day.
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A quick look at albums released this month that feature new music from artists who continue to add to their discographies.
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Taking a look at some new releases in the month of February that feature a R&B, Afro-Beat, and contemporary jazz from the states and abroad.
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