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Martin Johnson

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06:34

Trumpeter Adam O'Farrill mentors the next wave of jazz virtuosos on 'ELEPHANT'

O'Farrill is an introspective player whose solos insinuate themselves to listeners. His new album proves he's as adept at matching wits with his peers and elders as he is nurturing his protégés.

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07:19

Tomeka Reid expands the possibilities of jazz avant garde on 'Dance! Skip! Hop!'

Reid's quartet makes music that seems inspired by a variety of sources, ranging from modern dance to children's games. Her latest album is one of her most compelling.

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07:48

'Strasbourg 82' shows that Art Blakey never stopped pushing the envelope

There have been so many extraordinary iterations of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers that some remarkable editions have been overlooked — including Strasbourg 82, a newly discovered concert album.

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