NPR Music

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  • Location: Washington, District of Columbia

NPR Music is dedicated to presenting the best of public radio music on the web, via podcast, and - through PRX - special broadcasts. PRX is now the home for the popular 29 minute weekly show "All Songs Considered," hosted by Bob Boilen. Also on PRX, NPR Music presents occasional music series, remembrances and special events, such as a recent concert by Bjork in New York City, produced in collaboration with WNYC, and Discoveries at Disney, a special eclectic series of 10 concerts recorded at the new Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles and hosted by Renee Montaigne. These are just a few of the music programs that will begin appearing on PRX as we continue to celebrate live music and act as a guide to the current music scene.

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Etta Jones sang professionally for over 50 years, yet she steadfastly remained a "best-kept secret" throughout her career. With the clarity of Carm...

Bought by KTSU, Oregon Public Broadcasting, WCSU-FM, KTSU, WNCU and more


  • Added: Oct 13, 2011
  • Length: 54:01
  • Purchases: 8
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Pianist Bud Powell was admired by his contemporaries as an adventurous original with a style marked by unrivaled virtuosity. Today, he is remembere...

Bought by WCQS, KTSU, WSKG, Oregon Public Broadcasting, KIOS-FM Omaha Public Radio and more


  • Added: Oct 13, 2011
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 11
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He's been called a musician's musician, one whose original approach made him the envy of virtually every pianist in jazz. Well-known for his flambo...

Bought by KTSU, Oregon Public Broadcasting, WNCU, KTSU, WJFF and more


  • Added: Oct 12, 2011
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 6
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Bandleader, arranger and pianist Fletcher Henderson is one of the most influential — and yet least-known — jazz masters. During his orchestra's pea...

Bought by KTSU, WEZU, Oregon Public Broadcasting, WSKG, KIOS-FM Omaha Public Radio and more


  • Added: Oct 12, 2011
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 11
Caption: Wes Montgomery poses in studio., Credit: Chuck Stewart
In his short but prolific recording career Wes Montgomery reinvented the jazz guitar, while his name -- and his sound -- became synonymous with the...

Bought by WFIU, WEKU, KTSU, Northeast Indiana Public Radio, Oregon Public Broadcasting and more


  • Added: Oct 12, 2011
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 17
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Blessed with impeccable timing and a smooth, mellow timbre, Mel Tormé was known during his heyday as "The Velvet Fog."

Bought by KTSU, Northeast Indiana Public Radio, WEKU, Oregon Public Broadcasting, WCSU-FM and more


  • Added: Oct 04, 2011
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 12
Caption: Charlie Parker in performance., Credit: Getty Images
The legendary alto saxophonist Charlie Parker was one of those rare artists who seemed to change the world of jazz. In the second of a two-part Jaz...

Bought by KTSU, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Oregon Public Broadcasting, WEKU, 88.5 JAZZ FM Erie's Jazz Station and more


  • Added: Oct 04, 2011
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 13
Caption: Charlie "Yardbird" Parker, Credit: Getty Images
It's safe to say that without Charlie Parker, the music we now call bebop might never have existed. In the first of a two-part Jazz Profiles, we ex...

Bought by KTSU, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Oregon Public Broadcasting, WEKU, 88.5 JAZZ FM Erie's Jazz Station and more


  • Added: Oct 04, 2011
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 13
Caption: Erroll Garner practices in London during a 1963 tour., Credit: Keystone/Getty Images
The composer of "Misty" was a virtuoso pianist whose unique homegrown technique delighted audiences.

Bought by KTSU, Northeast Indiana Public Radio, Oregon Public Broadcasting, 88.5 JAZZ FM Erie's Jazz Station, KTRL and more


  • Added: Oct 04, 2011
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 11
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Drummer Max Roach was one of the most innovative and influential musicians in jazz.

Bought by Northeast Indiana Public Radio, KTSU, WEKU, Oregon Public Broadcasting, KMUW and more


  • Added: Sep 20, 2011
  • Length: 53:59
  • Purchases: 16
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The legendary singer performed at the Newport Folk Festival on July 31. This is an unhosted music-only set. If you use it, please credit NPR Music ...

Bought by WUKY, KCBX, WAMU, WFUV, KGOU and more


  • Added: Aug 17, 2011
  • Length: 01:30:04
  • Purchases: 14
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The Grammy Award-winning ensemble performed at the Newport Jazz Festival on August 6. This is an unhosted music-only set. If you use it, please cre...

Bought by KMUW, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, WUKY, KZYX, 90.5 WSNC and more


  • Added: Aug 08, 2011
  • Length: 53:19
  • Purchases: 12
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The Berklee College of Music band performed at the Newport Jazz Festival on August 6. This is an unhosted music-only set. If you use it, please cre...

Bought by WUKY, KRCB-FM, KVLU, Red River Radio Network, WNCU and more


  • Added: Aug 08, 2011
  • Length: 55:10
  • Purchases: 6
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The acclaimed drummer and his all-star ensemble performed at the Newport Jazz Festival on August 7. This is an unhosted music-only set. If you use ...

Bought by WUKY, KRCB-FM, Red River Radio Network, KVLU, WNCU and more


  • Added: Aug 08, 2011
  • Length: 01:09:14
  • Purchases: 6
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The son of John Coltrane performed with his quartet at the Newport Jazz Festival on August 7. This is an unhosted music-only set.If you use it, ple...

Bought by WUKY, 90.5 WSNC, KGOU, KRCB-FM, Red River Radio Network and more


  • Added: Aug 08, 2011
  • Length: 45:10
  • Purchases: 11
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The 85-year-old pianist performed at the Newport Jazz Festival on August 6. This is an unhosted music-only set.If you use it, please credit Newark'...

Bought by WUKY, 90.5 WSNC, KGOU, KRCB-FM, KVLU and more


  • Added: Aug 08, 2011
  • Length: 01:22:00
  • Purchases: 10
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The Puerto Rican saxophonist interpreted 20th century composers during his set at the Newport Jazz Festival on August 7. This is an unhosted music-...

Bought by WUKY, KZYX, KRCB-FM, KVLU, Red River Radio Network and more


  • Added: Aug 08, 2011
  • Length: 58:55
  • Purchases: 8
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The New York trumpet player performed with his sister, Anat, at the Newport Jazz Festival on August 7. This is an unhosted music-only set.If you us...

Bought by WUKY, KRCB-FM, Red River Radio Network, KVLU, KMUW and more


  • Added: Aug 08, 2011
  • Length: 01:03:50
  • Purchases: 7
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The 40-year-old trad jazz band performed at the Newport Jazz Festival on August 6. This is an unhosted music-only set. If you use it, please credit...

Bought by WUKY, WCAI / WNAN, KGOU, KRCB-FM, Red River Radio Network and more


  • Added: Aug 08, 2011
  • Length: 59:43
  • Purchases: 9
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The out-there Brooklyn foursome performed at the Newport Jazz Festival on August 6. This is an unhosted music-only set. If you use it, please credi...

Bought by WUKY, KGOU, KRCB-FM, Red River Radio Network, WNCU and more


  • Added: Aug 08, 2011
  • Length: 56:10
  • Purchases: 6