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Mike Albans/APWith origins in Africa, Cuban rhythms mixed with American jazz in the 1940s, and opened the door for fusions with pop, rock and soul in the 1960s. Robin Lloyd tells the story of Afro-Cuban jazz. Walk through the history, the decades, and the innovators of jazz with KNKX and Jazz24 -
Chris Hakkens/Chris Hakkens, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsWalk through the history, the decades, and the innovators of jazz with KNKX and Jazz24. In 1969, Miles Davis pioneered the sound of jazz fusion, creating a ripple effect as members of his band went on to form their own iconic side groups. Steve Edwards captures the moment that defined the sound, instruments and key figures of jazz fusion. -
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Rich Pedroncelli/AP/APWalk through the history, the decades, and the innovators of jazz with KNKX and Jazz24. Often using an electric Hammond organ, soul jazz drew influences from gospel, blues and R&B and, of course, the popular soul genre. Stephanie Anne Johnson explores the early days of the soul jazz. -
Jim Denis/Calvin Keys JazzCalvin Keys was known for working with big names like Ray Charles and Ahmad Jamal. But it was his drive to carve out his own path that set him apart. He died at 82. -
Chris Pizzello/Invision/APA name that’s synonymous with boss nova, Sérgio Mendes was one of the first Brazilian exports to bring the genre into mainstream. He died at age 83. -
AB + DMRing in the new year with celebratory sounds from around the world. -
Cristina Arrigoni/John Mayall Press KitJohn Mayall was a musical force of nature often referred to as “the godfather of British blues.” He died at the age of 90.
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Albert “Tootie” Heath was a persistent drummer and jazz educator for more than 60 years. He passed away this year at 88. -
Celebrated Canadian jazz vocalist Eleanor Collins lived life on her own terms, making major contributions to her country and community. She died at 104. -
Trumpeter Jim Rotondi, recognized by his peers and music journalists as top-tier player, leader and educator, died unexpectedly in July at age 61. -
Russell Malone was a versatile musician whose soulful style made him one of the most in-demand guitarists in the world. He died in August at the age of 60.
