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Archive for April 2010

April 5, 2010

 

Herbie Nichols: A Jazzist's Life, by Mark Miller

Herbie Nichols’ Third World

Pianist, composer and intellectual Herbie Nichols was obscure in his lifetime, rediscovered and celebrated years later. Biographer Mark Miller joins us.

April 12, 2010

 

Birth of the Cool Album Cover

The “Birth Of The Cool” Songbook

Interpretations of the music from a landmark jazz record by Bill Evans, Charlie Parker and others.

April 4, 2010

 

Opening Day

Talkin’ Baseball: The Year The Yankees Won The Pennant

Music for baseball's Opening Day and a look back at a magical season for the most hated team in the game.

April 5, 2010

 

1987: Jazz For The Big Dance In New Orleans

A video flashback to CBS' jazz introduction for the 1987 NCAA men's basketball championship game.

April 20, 2010

 

Old School: Gang Starr’s “Jazz Thing”

An early mix of hiphop and jazz by the late rapper Guru.

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