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5 Minutes That Will Make You Love the A.A.C.M.

The Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians in Chicago has built community and pushed musical boundaries for 60 years. Hear 13 tracks from this…

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Nina Simone

She could move from a whisper to a roar within a phrase, and her repertoire covered jazz standards, protest songs, blues and pop. Listen to…

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Roy Hargrove

This virtuoso trumpeter bridged jazz, hip-hop, R&B and soul on his own records and in collaborations with D’Angelo, Erykah Badu and the Roots. Listen to…

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Ella Fitzgerald

Explore the catalog of “The First Lady of Song” with tracks chosen by Valerie June, Yaya Bey, Imani Perry and 13 more writers and musicians.

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Billie Holiday

“God Bless the Child.” “I’ll Be Seeing You.” And of course, “Strange Fruit.” Ten writers and musicians share what they love about the artistry of…

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Blue Note Records

This label’s 86-year run has been one of the most storied in jazz — and it’s still going. Hear tracks by Wayne Shorter, Sonny Rollins,…

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Brazilian Jazz

It’s bossa nova and samba, but so much more — funky, soulful and esoteric. Listen to these songs chosen by Joyce Moreno, Marcos Valle, Amaro…

The Singer Whose Work Feels Like Prayer

On her new LP, “Daughter of a Temple,” Ganavya is the central vocalist, composer and community builder for 30 artists who constitute a who’s who…

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Betty Carter

Her intricate phrasing and live improvisational skills made her a cornerstone for artists of all sorts. Listen to songs chosen by 10 musicians and writers…

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Wayne Shorter

“He always was a genius,” Herbie Hancock says of his friend and collaborator. Hear a sampling of that genius in these 13 tracks.