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Jazz Night in America’s favorite 2022 Tiny Desk Contest entries

The Jazz Night in America team highlights a selection of 2022 entries that caught our ears and displays the expanse of what jazz has to offer.

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LIVECecil Taylor’s piano lightning bolts are precisely targeted in this 1973 recording
LISTENINGLucky Daye, R&B poet, levels up

AAPI CELEBRATION

Honor Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with these five songs

WBGO's Nate Chinen hand-picks jazz by artists of Asian descent and identity.

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MUSIC & IDENTITYTalib Kweli on Black Star’s return: ‘We stand tall on the shoulders of our ancestors’
MUSIC & JUSTICEThe reparation conversation has long been part of Black music

RON CARTER AT 85

Tracks and stories from the life of a record-setting bassist

To celebrate bassist Ron Carter's 85th birthday, hear a conversation with Ron and Jazz Night in America host Christian McBride with music handpicked from Ron Carter's storied discography.

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RETROSPECTIVECharles Mingus contained multitudes, but his native language was protest

Tuesday, April 26 All Day
PJCE's From Maxville to Vanport: Oregon and Washington Performances
Multiple Locations
Saturday, May 21 12:30 a.m.
Jane Bunnett and Maqueque
The 1905, 830 N Shaver St, Portland, OR 97227, USA
Saturday, May 21 12:30 a.m.
Bryn Roberts Trio
The 1905, 830 N Shaver St, Portland, OR 97227, USA
Saturday, May 21 2 a.m.
Ed Bennett & Tony Pacini
Vino Veritas Wine Bar and Bottle Shop, 7835 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97215, USA
Saturday, May 21 4 a.m.
BrandonLee Cierley Birthday Bash
The Jack London Revue, 529 SW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97204, USA

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