Nick Morrison
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The New York pianist combines uplifting elegance with jaw-dropping chops, on everything from ragtime to bebop and beyond. He turned 85 this week, but he's still performing, writing and teaching. Hear five examples of his many talents.
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The late jazz pioneer's mission was to make drumming a more musical, lyrical experience.
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The life of Willie "The Lion" Smith was the stuff of legend, but his music backs up his boasts.
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These saxophonists have a robust, sometimes raw sound that mixes swing, bebop, blues and soul.
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Vaughan synthesized many influences, from Albert King to T-Bone Walker, to get his unique style.
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Wouldn't it be nice to just drop whatever you're doing right now and go on a nice, leisurely Caribbean vacation? Well, you can — sort of. Let your mind sail through the Caribbean by listening to some music from a few of the many fine jazz artists who were born on the Caribbean islands.
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Before nailing down the title "birthplace of rock 'n' roll," Memphis and West Memphis made many great contributions to early acoustic and electric blues.
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Can classical music get down and party? Some jazz musicians sure think so.
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Some jazz musicians are known as much for their wit as for their chops. To celebrate National Humor Month, hear five jazz songs designed to make you laugh.
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St. Patrick's Day is a holiday when everybody is Irish: wearing at least a splash of green, getting together with friends for a pint or a party, and so on. To celebrate the day, here are some jazz songs that wear the green, at least in their titles, as well as musical tributes to Ireland.