NPR Topics: Jazz

Stanley Clarke: A Lyrical Bass Player
Fri, 02 Nov 2007 10:43:00 -0500
When he was only 25, the word "legend" was already being used to describe Stanley Clarke. Now, he's a king of the acoustic and electric jazz worlds, having won every major award available to a bass player. Hear an interview with the jazz/fusion innovator.
Sun Ra: 'Cosmic Swing'
Wed, 31 Oct 2007 06:00:00 -0500
Whenever he took the stage, audiences were guaranteed a musical spectacle. Half mystic, half visionary, the pianist and bandleader charted a relentlessly adventurous course through the jazz tradition.
Leftover Candy: Top 5 Jazz Halloween Songs
Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:03:00 -0500
From the lighthearted and fancy to the haunting and grotesque, NPR station WDUQ highlights some spooky Halloween music you can listen to all year long. Hear jazz vocalists conjure different ghosts out of classic tunes, while horn players coax the demons out of their instruments.
Terence Blanchard: Musical Musings on 'God's Will'
Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:17:00 -0500
The latest CD from New Orleans trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard is A Tale of God's Will, whose subtitle is "A Requiem for Katrina." Parts of the recording were heard in Spike Lee's HBO documentary When the Levees Broke.
Red Norvo: 'Mr. Swing'
Wed, 24 Oct 2007 06:12:00 -0500
He was a sideman with the early stars of jazz, led one of the most admired bands on the swing era, and catalyzed the careers of musicians like Charles Mingus. All the while, Red Norvo was bringing the mallet instruments to jazz.
Buddy Collette: 'Man of Many Parts'
Wed, 17 Oct 2007 06:00:00 -0500
Reedman Buddy Collette has spent most of his music career on the West Coast, out of the national spotlight. But it would be a mistake to overlook his distinguished career as a jazz educator, activist, composer and, of course, phenomenal multi-instrumentalist.

 

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Fapy Lafertin Quintet - Homepages of Netherlands club jazz group, headed by Gypsy guitarist Lafertin and Holland's violinist Tim Kliphuis includes reviews, photos, clips and biographies.

Lackerschmid, Wolfgang - Homepage of vibist and composer Lackerschmid includes information on his compostions and various recording labels.

Lage, Julian - Biography of young jazz guitar phenomenon associated with David Grisman and featured in Downbeat and an Oscar-nominated documentary.
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Langford, Martin - With six-piece jazz ensemble, provides informative guide to development of jazz through in-school concerts. Page contains biography, cds, and performance information.
Meta Description: [ Jazz saxophonist: biography, CD's, performances, music lessons available. Jazz band provides in-school presentation chronicling the phenomenon of jazz. ]

Langston, Artie - Site contains biographical information on jazz bassist and composer who has worked with Louie Jordan, Earl Fatha Hines, Lee Konitz, Eddie Harris, Mel Torme, Stephan Grapelli, Carmen McRae, and Joe Williams.
Meta Description: [ Bassist and composer Artie Langston is heard with some of music's great artists on recordings, soundtracks and commercials, in settings from symphonies to jazz groups. His new solo CD, ]

Law, John - Homepage of UK jazz pianist Law has biography, discography, news, reviews, gallery and contact information.
Meta Description: [ John Law - jazz piano and contemporary composition. ]

Leder, Jan - Features reviews, sound bites, itinerary, biography, and cds for this flautist.
Meta Description: [ Flutist Jan Leder's' website features reviews, sound bites, itinerary,biography, cds ]

Leonard, Alex - New York City-based jazz pianist and vocalist's webpage has photograph, biography, guestbook, cd and contact information.
Meta Description: [ Alex Leonard NYC based pianistvocalist Jazz and great American standards His ensemble is polished and exciting group who entertain and make it swing! The new CD features the music of Cole Porter ]

Liberal Palette - Original jazz and world beat melodies by Nelson Soucek and Craig James Green that conjure up images of Spain, Northern Africa, South America, and India. Biographical information, tour dates and sound samples on this site.

Liberty Hall Jazz Quartet of Cape Cod - Traditional jazz band with sound files in MIDI, Real Audio and other formats. Site includes information on jazz greats Louis Armstrong, Bobby Hackett, and Ted Roy.
Meta Description: [ Links to trad jazz bands. Short biogaphies: Red Allen, Bobby Hackett, Teddy Roy. Louis Armstrong (Satchmo) stamps. MIDI, MP3, Christmas midi files ]

Liberty Street Jazz Band - Homepage of San Francisco area band that plays bebop, swing and latin has musician biographies and sound samples.

Libre - Latin jazz group from Holland shows Gypsy influences through guitarist/leader Eugenio Martinez.
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Liebman, David - Official site of saxophonist Liebman includes biography, discography, publications and reviews, photos, and interviews.

Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra - Concert review and biographies of the band members.
Meta Description: [ Jazz at Lincoln Center on Tour. Wynton Marsalis, Marcus Printup, Joe Temperley, etc. at the KKL, Lucerne Concerts, Switzerland. ]

Lowe, Mundell - Noted jazz guitarist and recording artist.
Meta Description: [ The official web site of Mundell Lowe, inventive guitarist, a "musician's musician." ]

Luces, Sir Cedrick - Steel drum musician from South Florida plays jazz and calypso. Biography, cd order information and a link to steel drum webring on the site.
Meta Description: [ Steel drum musician Cedrick Luces and his blend of Calypso, Jazz and Reggae has become one of the most requested musicians in the South Florida and Florida Keys area. Born in Trinidad and having studied under jazz pan great Othello Mollinex, Luces has developed a smooth original sound all his own. ]

Lynne Arriale Trio - Includes press kit, discography, audio samples, articles, biographies and upcoming shows.

The Liberty Street Jazz Band - Welsh traditional jazz band's history, gigs, contact information, and links.
Meta Description: [ One of Wales’ most popular Traditional Jazz Bands ]