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Getty Images; Jonathan Chimene/WBGOIn 1926, a generation of artists was born that reshaped jazz for decades. This episode celebrates eight centennials, including Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Lou Donaldson, Tony Bennett and more. -
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Catarina Di Perri/ECM RecordsAs a member of Oregon, solo artist, and collaborator of luminaries like Keith Jarrett and John Abercrombie, Towner left an indelible mark on modern progressive jazz.
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