Jazz & Blues

Ravi Coltrane: Live At The Village Vanguard

Ravi Coltrane

The saxophonist, a scion of jazz royalty, has created his own forward-thinking, wholly modern style. ()  

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Music Reviews

Bebo Valdes Brings Havana To Village Vanguard

Valdes left Havana 50 years ago, but at the piano, it's as if he's still there. ()  

 
Jimmy Thackery Takes The Wheel Of A Classic

Blues guitarist Jimmy Thackery transforms Chuck Berry's "Promised Land" with a warm-hearted howl. ()  

 
 

Music News

Music School Students Get In Tune With Industry

Students studying recorded music at NYU are learning new skills to compete in a changing industry. ()  

 
 

Music Videos

Lizz Wright Returns with 'The Orchard'

The jazzy, soulful singer-songwriter talks about her new album, and her future in jazz and beyond. ()  

 
Ray Bonneville: True-to-Life Troubadour

See Bonneville stomp his cowboy boots on a piece of wood and tell his rough-and-tumble stories. ()  

 
 

Concerts

Herbie Hancock Lights It Up At Newport

Herbie Hancock Lights It Up At Newport

Nov. 6, 2008

Jazz legends Herbie Hancock and Dave Holland continue the strong festival tradition at Newport. ()  

 
 

Studio Sessions

Tardo Hammer On Piano Jazz

The sought-after sideman and expert interpreter of Tad Dameron's music performs on Piano Jazz. ()  

 
 

From the Archives

Hear performances by Norah Jones, Regina Carter, and Marian McPartland.

 

Kind of Blue was recorded in 1959. It remains the best-selling jazz album of all time.

 

Full NPR Jazz Archive

 

Jazz & Blues Streams

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Jazz24 World Class Jazz

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WDUQ Pittsburgh's Jazz Station

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WGBH "Jazz with Eric in the Evening"

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WGBH Blues The living tradition of the Blues

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Music Lists

The Jazz Sound Of '50s California

In these five songs, you'll hear all the definitive aspects of the West Coast jazz sound.

 

Jazz Profiles

Illinois Jacquet; credit: Tom Copi/ Michael Ochs Archives/ Getty Images

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