Ben Ratliff

Ornette Coleman’s Crosscultural Significance

Ben Ratliff

An excerpt from the liner notes of “The Atlantic Years,” a 10-LP Ornette Coleman set, discusses the lasting effect the musician’s innovations had on music.

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Honor Society: The Importance of Tributes in Jazz

Ben Ratliff

The future of the jazz tradition is a future of techniques, influences, instruments, cultural exchanges, audiences, clubs, festivals, distribution, copyright, broadcasting and education. All that. … Read More

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Once in a Standard: The Savory Collection

Ben Ratliff

Four years ago, when the first items from William Savory’s collection of jazz audio were restored and shared by the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, … Read More

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Wayne Shorter: Framing Genius

Ben Ratliff

Ben Ratliff on the saxist’s recent appearance with the JALC Orchestra

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Ben Ratliff Remembers Albert Murray

Ben Ratliff

5.12.16 – 8.18.13

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JAZZ HOUSE KiDS 2021 Summer Sessions
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Jun 18-27

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15th Annual Nordic Jazz Festival
Jun 26-27

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2021 Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival
Saratoga Springs, New York

Ornette Coleman’s Crosscultural Significance

Honor Society: The Importance of Tributes in Jazz

Once in a Standard: The Savory Collection

Wayne Shorter: Framing Genius

Ben Ratliff Remembers Albert Murray

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