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September 13, 2014

Joe Sample, Iconic Jazz Pianist & Composer, Is Dead at 75

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September 9, 2014

Multi-Instrumentalist & Bandleader Gerald Wilson, Dead at 96

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September 6, 2014

Robert Glasper Calls On Fans To Help With “I Stand Alone” Music Video

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September 4, 2014

Jazz Drummer Willie Jones III Sues Rapper Kendrick Lamar Over Stolen Sample

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August 12, 2014

Pianist Cecil Taylor’s $500,000 Prize Money Stolen

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August 10, 2014

First Trailer For Sundance Award-Winning Movie ‘Whiplash’ Released

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August 10, 2014

Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett Reveal Jazz Album Release Date

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August 7, 2014

Trombone Shorty Replaces Teen’s Stolen Instrument

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July 11, 2014

Bassist Charlie Haden, Dead at 76

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June 26, 2014

New York Street Renamed In Honor of Pianist Billy Taylor

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June 25, 2014

NEA Names Jazz Masters For 2015

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Joe Sample, Iconic Jazz Pianist & Composer, Is Dead at 75

Multi-Instrumentalist & Bandleader Gerald Wilson, Dead at 96

Robert Glasper Calls On Fans To Help With “I Stand Alone” Music Video

Jazz Drummer Willie Jones III Sues Rapper Kendrick Lamar Over Stolen Sample

Pianist Cecil Taylor’s $500,000 Prize Money Stolen

First Trailer For Sundance Award-Winning Movie ‘Whiplash’ Released

Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett Reveal Jazz Album Release Date

Trombone Shorty Replaces Teen’s Stolen Instrument

Bassist Charlie Haden, Dead at 76

New York Street Renamed In Honor of Pianist Billy Taylor

NEA Names Jazz Masters For 2015

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