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Buddy Collette, Jazz Saxophonist and Bandleader, Dead at 89

Buddy Collette, jazz musician, bandleader and civil rights advocate, died on Sept. 19 in Los Angeles. ... Read More »

Vijay Iyer Has Nowhere to Hide on 'Solo'

It seems that pianist Vijay Iyer has been getting accolades from everywhere since the release of 2009's ‘Historicity.’ ... Read More »

Jason Moran Shows Off His Older, Wiser Side on 'Ten'

Pianist Jason Moran's star has been on a long steady rise since making his debut on Blue Note in ... Read More »

Real Punk Rockers: No Leather Jacket or Mohawk Required

"I'm a different kind of punk," Lady Gaga said when she first hit the radar screen. So was Sly Stone ... Read More »

A Jazz Legend Turns 75: Happy Birthday to the Village Vanguard

A major jazz milestone takes place this week as the Village Vanguard celebrates its 75th birthday. ... Read More »

Monk and the Baroness: An Interview With Documentarian Hannah Rothschild

Hannah Rothschild talks about her new documentary, 'The Jazz Baroness,' to be shown on HBO2. Check ... Read More »

Source-Outing: Caetano Veloso's Guided Tour Through His Vast Musical Universe

Some artists make music so distinct and unto itself that it's easy to overlook, or at least forget, ... Read More »