Legendary musician goes in new direction at age 100: ‘His endurance is mind-boggling’
Allen, 100, has been at the helm of the Arkestra since 1995, directing the avant-garde jazz ensemble after the death of Afrofuturist visionary (and Birmingham native) Sun Ra. Allen, a composer and ...
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The Jazzschool creates a musical community in Berkeley
The Jazzschool is a musical beacon in Berkeley CA offering programs and concerts for musicians and students at all levels.
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'Forces of Nature' showcases the potent mix of two jazz giants
A new recording features pianist McCoy Tyner and saxophonist Joe Henderson in a concert taped in New York City in 1966. The music here is a prelude to later iconic records by each leader.
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Jazz Off the Record
In the late 1960s, the recording industry lost interest in America’s greatest art form. But in a small, dark club on the ...