The Piano Trio: (Still) a Powerful Force in Jazz
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The Piano Trio: (Still) a Powerful Force in Jazz

New releases from Tyshawn Sorey, Kim Cass, Bill Charlap, Tarbaby, Matthew Shipp, Kris Davis and others are showcasing how a classic format can still feel fresh.
How Jazz Musicians Like Louis Armstrong Paid Homage to Trains With Music
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How Jazz Musicians Like Louis Armstrong Paid Homage to Trains With Music

For Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Louis Armstrong, even their fame couldn’t fully protect them from the terrifying violence of Jim Crow. But the railroad, particularly the elegant Pullman sleeping car, provided a “home away from home.”