
D'Andre 'Dre' Brothers
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By George Duning The scene is The Three Deuces, a popular gathering place for the Chicago music profession. The tables are crowded and among the regular…
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Legendary keyboardist and Kennedy Center Honoree Herbie Hancock makes a long-anticipated return to Symphony Center. “Hancock is a hero. The boundless,…
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Michael Dease took a circuitous route to discovering his chosen instrument. He started out as an alto saxophonist during high school, occasionally playing…
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Michael Dease took a circuitous route to discovering his chosen instrument. He started out as an alto saxophonist during high school, occasionally playing…
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By Gary FukushimaEditor’s Note: This article is from the August 2021 DownBeat Critics Poll issue.At the time of this writing, it’s been a little over…
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By Tom ScanlanHundreds of pianists have tried to create something new and worthwhile in jazz piano improvisation, but only a handful have succeeded. One…
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By Stephanie Jones Editor’s Note: This article was written to commemorate some of the Rising Star winners in DownBeat’s 69th Annual Critics Poll. Results…
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By Phillip Lutz Editor’s Note: This article was written to commemorate Maria Schneider’s CD Data Lords being named Album of the Year in DownBeat’s 69th…
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By Marian McPartlandAbout 27 years have gone by since they danced in the aisles to the music of Benny Goodman and his band at the Paramount Theater in New…
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By Howard MandelYusef Lateef came out of the jazz continuum to pursue a career driven by his curiosity and desire to move beyond the implications and…