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Race & Jazz: “How Does It Feel To Be Free?” ║ By Ayana Contreras
DownBeat takes an unflinching look at racism in the jazz world. Musicians Jon Batiste, Nicole Mitchell, Jason Moran and Mike Reed, as well as other industry professionals, weigh in on some of the most deeply troubling aspects of our society.
Terence Blanchard: Broadening the Perspective ║ By Dave Cantor
In the pantheon of collaborative triumphs, musical partnerships like Billie Holiday and Lester Young or Miles Davis and Gil Evans area easy to reference. At some point, though, jazz historians are going to need to survey the work that trumpeter and composer Blanchard has done with filmmaker Spike Lee.
Bob James: Lost & Found Trio Treasure ║ By Ed Enright
Ever since his first forays into improvisation in the late 1950s and early ’60s, James has considered the piano trio to be the ultimate vehicle for playing jazz. Now 80 years old and famous the world over for his frequently sampled jazz/pop/funk crossover tunes, the Grammy-winning keyboardist, composer and arranger has been reveling in memories of his early trio work.
Blindfold Test: Jeremy Pelt ║ By Gary Fukushima
In addition to being a member of the all-star sextet The Black Art Jazz Collective, trumpeter Jeremy Pelt has recorded a string of albums for the HighNote label, including The Art Of Intimacy Vol. 1, a trio date with pianist George Cables and bassist Peter Washington.
Master Class ║ By Nic Meyer
The “Mysterioso” Approach
SPECIAL SECTION: Student Music Guide
Where To Study Jazz 2021
The Hot Box
• Regina Carter Freedom Band, Swing States: Harmony In The Battleground (Tiger Turn/EOne) • Azymuth, Azymuth JID 004 (Jazz Is Dead) • Dena DeRose, Ode To The Road (HighNote) • Sun Of Goldfinger, (Congratulations To You) (9 Donkeys)

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