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In a fraught moment for two institutions behind the awards, this year's NEA Jazz Masters ceremony celebrated musicians who have upheld the genre's legacy while looking anxiously toward an uncertain future.

Bassist Buster Williams has been a distinct voice in jazz since the 1960’s and he’s still a force today. KNKX’s Nick Morrison tells us more.

His wife, Fresh Air host Terry Gross, said the longtime contributor to The Village Voice and NPR had been living with emphysema and Parkinson's disease.

Herbie Hancock has never stood still musically and fully embraces the traditions of jazz, while always open to exploring new possibilities inside and outside of it.

While in Tokyo, we happened across this energetic band featuring the unique vocals of Yu Sakai, so we had to bring them to Tiny Desk.

In Seattle, two local radio shows on Daybreak Star Radio and KEXP, are joining the efforts to illuminate and celebrate the Indigenous jazz genius.

Nubya Garcia's powerful, delicate compositions take us on a tranquil journey.

Takuya Kuroda’s trademark staccato trumpet lines build on dynamic drumming and groovy solos to deliver the thoroughly modern Everyday.