Review: Marshall Allen’s ‘101: An Aural Odyssey’

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Jim Hynes

Even well into his second century, practically ageless wonder Marshall Allen continues to record, perform, and defy any conventional logic.…

Review: Nicole Zuraitis’ ‘The Devil I Knew’

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As a vocalist, pianist, and songwriter Nicole Zuraitis is a triple threat. Yet the two-time Grammy-winner often goes criminally undermentioned…

Toward the Infinite: Anoushka Shankar on Creativity, Spirituality, and Sound Worlds at Newport

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The first sitarist to perform as a leader at the Newport Jazz Festival reflects on thirty years of musical exploration,…

Finding the Strange Heavens: Linda May Han Oh on Improvisation, Hope, and Community at the 2026 Newport Jazz Festival

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Discover the wonders of the internet, but beware of its isolating effects. Live music, like Linda May Han Oh's Strange…

Leaving Space: Marquis Hill on Artistic Lineage and his 2026 Newport Jazz Performance

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Over the last few decades, several musicians have explored the rich intersection of jazz with R&B and hip hop. Some…

The Dey Way: Mohini Dey on Family, Evolution, and Leading at the 2026 Newport Jazz Festival

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The virtuosic bassist discusses family, artistic evolution, and embracing leadership as she prepares for her Newport Jazz Festival debut.

Indivisible: Paul Horton and Greg Bryant on Concurrence at the 2026 Newport Jazz Festival

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Paul Horton and Greg Bryant discuss music, memory, and community as Indivisible transforms the story of Nashville’s Jefferson Street into…

Where Spirit Meets Groove: NEA Jazz Master Terri Lyne Carrington Previews her 2026 Newport Jazz Performance and New Album

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The NEA Jazz Master reflects on community, activism, and the enduring power of music as Social Science brings Trip the…

Minimalist Funk Mantras: Charlie Hunter and Ella Feingold Preview their 2026 Newport Jazz Festival Performance

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The longtime friends discuss minimalist funk, deep listening, and creating space for musical conversation ahead of their Newport Jazz Festival…

Never Stop Grooving: Bernard “Pretty” Purdie Previews his Newport Jazz Leader Debut

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The legendary drummer reflects on nearly eight decades of rhythm, lifelong curiosity, and his long-awaited Newport Jazz Festival debut as…