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Thomas Miruss relationship to music was transformed in his late teens by exposure to the music of alto saxophonist Charlie Parker.

This band was born out of the social awareness that Gary Bartz possessed. Gary of course in one of the leading voices of the alto and soprano saxophones and at 81 is still very active as a player and teacher. Bartz rose to prominence with Art Blakeys Jazz messengers, Max Roachs Quintet, McCoy Tyners Ensembles and most significantly with Miles Davis all by the early 70s. During his time with Miles Davis , Gary Bartz formed his NTU Troop and the music of the Troop reflected the times in America, t...

Musician Ahmir Thompson immersed himself in 40 hours of footage from the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival — a.k.a. 'Black Woodstock' — to curate the Oscar-nominated 'Summer of Soul' documentary.

Young musicians are welcoming the Brant Music Festival’s return to a live in-person format in 2022.

Young musicians are welcoming the Brant Music Festival’s return to a live in-person format in 2022.

Despite the poor sound quality, Tristanos newly unearthed Personal Recordings from 1946-1970 are fascinating. Free jazz can be rambunctious, but these musicians step and listen carefully.

Despite the poor sound quality, Tristano's newly unearthed Personal Recordings from 1946-1970 are fascinating. Free jazz can be rambunctious, but these musicians step and listen carefully.

Copyright 2022 Fresh Air. To see more, visit Fresh Air. TERRY GROSS, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. Jazz pianist Lennie Tristano didn't make many

Despite the poor sound quality, Tristano's newly unearthed Personal Recordings from 1946-1970 are fascinating. Free jazz can be rambunctious, but these musicians step and listen carefully.

Despite the poor sound quality, Tristano's newly unearthed Personal Recordings from 1946-1970 are fascinating. Free jazz can be rambunctious, but these musicians step and listen carefully.