Here in the United States, we recently celebrated the birthday of civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This weekend saw millions of people following in his footsteps in Washington, D.C. Jazz musicians have often used their platform to speak up about important social issues. Here are some examples. Charles Mingus – “Fables…
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There are so many creative ways to interpret the word “jazz.” From free improv to swinging standards to fusion and more. Here are a few videos that showcase interesting approaches to this music we all love. First up is this incredible performance by Carnatic music singer Varijashree Venugopal. After she was told to study Coltrane’s…
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Do you live far from the Boston/Cambridge area? No problem! Here’s a video of Yoko and the trio playing at Thelonious Monkfish just days ago.
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