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Roy Haynes, pioneering modern jazz drummer, has died at 99
Roy Haynes, the pioneering jazz drummer who performed with legends like Charlie Parker, Lester Young and Sarah Vaughan, died ...
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Harris' loss does not mean US isn't ready for a woman in the White House, Rutgers think tank says
Kamala Harris’ loss in the race for president has some wondering if the US is ready for a woman president. Debbie Walsh isn’t ...
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WBGO and the Jazz World are mourning the loss of NEA Jazz Master and legendary alto saxophonist Lou Donaldson
The great alto saxophonist, NEA Jazz Master, and Blue Note legend Lou Donaldson passed away on Saturday at the age of 98.
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Rhythm Revue Spotlight featuring the late Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones’ soundtrack for the 1972 film ‘Come Back, Charleston Blue,’ featured the talented young singer and musician Donny Hathaway. Quincy also produced The Brothers Johnson. In 1979, Jones ...
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Maestro of the Melting Pot: Roy Hargrove’s unearthed 'Grande-Terre' celebrates his contribution to Latin jazz
For Jones, Hargrove’s band was a North Star he eagerly set his sights on when he embarked on his professional journey in 1997 ...
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63 years of excellence for the Riverside Hawks basketball and academic programs
Omar Cook, now the Cleveland Cavalier’s assistant coach is one of those individuals, who as a kid, was part of the Riverside ...
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Is there a national shift to the right in the U.S.? Strategists weigh in
In the days leading up to election night, news outlets across the country, including NPR, were predicting a historically close race — one that could take days to call. But as Tuesday night progressed, ...
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The 2024 Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition's five finalists bring a message of love and appreciation of Newark's legendary singer
The top five finalists in the 13th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition are all wonderful performers. NJPAC announced the finalists back in October. The five finalists spoke with ...