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1944 was a year that marked a turning point in the history of the world. It was a time when the world was at war, and music played an important role in boosting the morale of the troops and keeping the spirits of the people high. The year was also marked by the emergence of

State Rep. Orlando Ramos has filed a bill to make Montenia Shider's version of "Massachusetts" an official state song.

State Rep. Orlando Ramos has filed a bill to make Montenia Shider's version of "Massachusetts" an official state song.

State Rep. Orlando Ramos has filed a bill to make Montenia Shider's version of "Massachusetts" an official state song.

Taj Mahal announced 'Savoy,' a forthcoming new studio album consisting of 14 blues tinged standards including lead single "Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You."

"Jazz in the Garden" closes out the Joe Barry Carroll's "My View From Seven Feet" exhibition

A revival of the Fats Waller musical revue emphasizes the blues in its blueprints.

Giddens' Freedom Highway is an exploration of African American experiences, accompanied by an instrument with its own uniquely African American story: the banjo. Originally broadcast May 11, 2017.

Giddens' Freedom Highway is an exploration of African American experiences, accompanied by an instrument with its own uniquely African American story: the banjo. Originally broadcast May 11, 2017.

Tonights Jazz Feature is a continuation of this months tribute to Mr. Mingus. "Charles Mingus Month" is celebrating his 100th Birthday Anniversary. The Feature album is "East Coasting" done in August of 1957 during the time when Mingus was still an "underground" musician and composer. This was a period when the Charles Mingus Jazz Workshop (the name he called his bands) had a relatively stable personnel. The same band existed from late 1956 until the end of 1958. Th...