A David Murray Double Feature

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A David Murray Double Bill The monstrously talented and astoundingly prolific tenor saxophonist returned to New York this winter to present a four-clarinet summit and a new trio with Geri Allen and Terri Lyne Carrington. Read this story MARIAN MCPARTLAND'S PIANO JAZZ Joe Sample On Piano Jazz The late pianist, composer and Jazz Crusader visited the program in 2005, showcasing his genre-spanning touch in standards and his original tune "Carmel." Read this story JAZZ NIGHT IN AMERICA: THE RADIO PROGRAM Our Point Of View: A Blue Note Supergroup A 76-year-old jazz record label gathers its new crop into a band. Robert Glasper, Ambrose Akinmusire, Marcus Strickland, Lionel Loueke, Derrick Hodge and Kendrick Scott play each others' tunes. Read this story MUSIC INTERVIEWS Diana Krall: Liner Notes From A 'Wallflower' Krall's new album is a collection of songs she first heard on vinyl, from The Mamas & the Papas to the Eagles. She discusses getting know the originals and sharing music with her twin sons. Read this story MUSIC Lennie Tristano: Cool Reputation, Hot Jazz Fresh Air jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews a newly released 1951 live recording by the pianist's sextet at Chicago's Blue Note club. Read this story

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