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An Interview with Cassandra Wilson
Cassandra Wilson, Harvard's Jazz Master in Residence, sits down with Thomas Elliott, WHRB's Jazz Department co-director, to discuss her upcoming concert on April 8, her music, and her influences.
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A Sit Down with Jazz Bassist Ron Carter
Renowned bassist Ron Carter speaks with Thomas Elliott, the Jazz Spectrum's co-director, to speak about his experiences.
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Celebrating Worldwide Week: Spain
This week, The Jazz Spectrum celebrates Worldwide Week, 10/23-10/27, with programming that features international jazz history and artists. DJ Marta Lasota's program of Spanish Jazz will play this Wednesday beginning at 7am.
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Step Aside, Ella: A Review of Cécile…
Anyone who claims that jazz is dead is clearly not familiar with the resurrecting powers of Cécile McLorin Salvant. Her new album, Dreams and Daggers, proves she deserves a space among jazz legends.
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"A Pure Fantasy:" Randy Wong on Exotica…
Randy Wong is an exotica and jazz musician whose works are regularly featured on national programs such as NPR. He leads the exotica group, The WAITIKI 7, which has recently produced two chart-topping albums Adventures in Paradise and New Sounds of Exotica. Their work will be featured in Thursday’s broadcast.
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Professors on Music: Ingrid Monson
Professor Ingrid Monson is the Quincy Jones Professor of African American Music and Professor of African and African American Studies.
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Professors on Music: Yosvany Terry
Yosvany Terry is a lecturer in the Harvard Music Department, director of the Harvard Jazz Bands, and a Grammy nominee.
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Interview: Jorge Castillo
An interview with Cuban poet, writer, journalist, and dissident, Jorge Castillo.