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Howard Reich: Writing with a Wide Aperture

08/28/10  •  Author Author  •  By Lee Mergner

Howard Reich: Writing with a Wide Aperture

Lee Mergner speaks with jazz author and critic Howard Reich about Let Freedom Swing, a collection of his jazz writing over the last three decades.

Christian McBride: Before and After

08/18/10  •  Before & After  •  By Bill Milkowski

Christian McBride: Before and After

Bill Milkowski gives bassist Christian McBride a listening session focused on 1970 releases

Cicily Janus: The Human Connection

08/17/10  •  Author Author  •  By Lee Mergner

Cicily Janus: The Human Connection

Lee Mergner interviews author Cicily Janus about her new book, The New Face of Jazz

Dorthaan Kirk: Happy 75th, Rahsaan

08/15/10  •  Artist Profiles  •  By May Cobb

Dorthaan Kirk: Happy 75th, Rahsaan

Interview with Dorthaan Kirk, Rahsaan Roland Kirk’s widow, about her late husband’s milestone birthday, the recent tribute to him in Austin, Texas, and his enduring legacy

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