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Happy February! Support live jazz!
You’ve got many chances to see Yoko this month. Head out for a night (or brunch) on the town and support live jazz and the venues that book jazz musicians. Thanks! Feb. 3 – 8 pm – Thelonious Monkfish Feb. 4 – 8 pm – Les Zygomates Feb. 10 – 8 pm – Thelonious Monkfish…
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Jazz & Protest
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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Jazz Takes Many Forms
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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