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Drawing on eighty-six interviews with key architects of this jazz renaissance and those who came before them—from Shabaka Hutchings, Nubya Garcia and Moses Boyd to Gilles Peterson, Courtney Pine and Cleveland Watkiss — Unapologetic Expression captures the radical spirit of a vital British musical movement.

It was a crime that shocked the nation: the brutal murder in Chicago in 1924 of a child by two wealthy college students who killed solely for the thrill of the experience. Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb were intellectuals - too smart, they believed, for the police to catch them. When they were apprehended, state's attorney Robert Crowe was certain that no defense could save the ruthless killers from the gallows.

Royal intrigue takes center stage in The Abyssinians, a gripping new audio drama starring Danielle Deadwyler (Till, The Piano Lesson) delivering a masterful performance as a cunning queen navigating treacherous political waters and scheming sons. In the wake of King Ezana’s death, his brash widow Queen Yodit (Deadwyler) must decide which of her twin sons will ascend to the throne. Clashing beliefs about religion, duty, and the rights of a ruler collide in this unforgettable story about a royal house at a crossroads in history.

Uma viagem pela história, pelos estilos e pelas personalidades do jazz, a forma mais universal da música negra

At the height of the ideological antagonism of the Cold War, the US State Department unleashed an unexpected tool in its battle against Communism: jazz. From 1956 through the late 1970s, America dispatched its finest jazz musicians to the far corners of the earth, from Iraq to India, from the Congo to the Soviet Union, in order to win the hearts and minds of the Third World and to counter perceptions of American racism.

He's the butt of political jokes, frequently subjected to ridicule, and almost never absent a "Worst Presidents" list where he most often ends up at the bottom. Historians have labeled him the "Worst President Ever," "Dead Last," "Unfit," and "Incompetent," to name but a few. Many contemporaries were equally cruel. H. L. Mencken called him a "nitwit." To Alice Roosevelt Longworth, he was a "slob."

So often trans and nonbinary people’s stories are told only through the lens of their struggles and challenges, including their political battles for legal rights, but trans and nonbinary people live rich and fulfilling lives full of joy and community too. Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families is a sweeping compilation of life stories and portraits of trans and nonbinary people, as well as their partners, parents, children, siblings, and chosen family members.

Many tales from the Jazz Age reek of crime and corruption. But perhaps the era’s greatest political fiasco—one that resulted in a nationwide scandal, a public reckoning at the Department of Justice, the rise of J. Edgar Hoover, and an Oscar-winning film—has long been lost to the annals of history. In Crooked, Nathan Masters restores this story of murderers, con artists, secret lovers, spies, bootleggers, and corrupt politicians to its full, page-turning glory.

Offering an insider’s view of my worldwide adventures as a professional jazz musician for 45 years, along with reflections on my broader life today.

Keith Hatschek tells the story of three determined artists: Louis Armstrong, Dave Brubeck, and Iola Brubeck and the stand they took against segregation by writing and performing a jazz musical titled The Real Ambassadors. First conceived by the Brubecks in 1956, the musical's journey to the stage for its 1962 premiere tracks extraordinary twists and turns across the backdrop of the civil rights movement.

Black Music is a book about the brilliant young jazz musicians of the early 1960s: John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, Ornette Coleman, Cecil Taylor, Archie Shepp, Sun Ra, and others. It is composed of essays, reviews, interviews, liner notes, musical analyses, and personal impressions from 1959-1967. Also includes Amiri Baraka's reflections in a 2009 interview with Calvin Reid of Publishers Weekly.

Life After Jazz Hands is a podcast that celebrates the many paths our lives can take, and the diverse stories and characters who are - or have been - drawn to the performing arts.My name is Matthew Russell-Jones and 20 years ago I graduated from musical theatre college. Back then, I had ideas about how my life and career would look, what constituted success, and what I wanted from the decades ahead.But I’ve since realised that our lives can take many unexpected twists and turns. And this got me thinking: what were my classmates' journeys? So now, I’m sitting down with them individually to ...

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It’s cool to chill with the ‘iceman’LT on the hottest adult contemporary jazz stream in Southern California Mojito Jazz Radio. For more than 11years HostLT has been featuring the absolute best new music from artist around the country and the world! So fresh, so contemporary and so out of the box, there’s no station like Mojito. This is the place for Nu jazz, cool jazz, acid jazz, jazz funk, jazz fusion, smooth jazz, pop jazz vocals, jazz standards and more. Tune in and turn it up!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mojito-jazz-radio-s-podcast--6209815/...

Alles ist politisch. Allemal in "Jazz&Politik im Pathos", dem politischen Feuilleton. Politik ist eben überall. Ein neuer Podcast, nur fast vertraut. Alle zwei Wochen lassen wir das Gute und Schöne auf die Politik los. Polemik, Essay, Abschweifung, Satire, heiliger Ernst. Und mehr. Mit Lukas Hammerstein and friends.

This is a slapstick comedy podcast , thoughtful and insightful how women really feel about popular topics today!

Jazz Jitsu Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jazz Ortiz.Each week Jazz gives you his take on currents events happening in both the Jiu Jitsu/Pop culture world.

Welcome to our latest podcast, where we dive deep into the world of Jazz call packages. Whether you're a prepaid or postpaid customer, Jazz has a bundle that fits your needs. In this episode, we'll break down the best daily, weekly, and monthly packages available, highlighting options for data, calls, and SMS. We'll cover everything from light data users to those who need constant connectivity, offering insights into which packages provide the best value. Tune in as we review the flexibility and convenience of Jazz’s telecom services, helping you make the right choice for your communication.

A podcast channel called Jazz Network Packages explores the creative offerings of telecom companies that draw inspiration from jazz culture. Discover how major carriers and specialty providers redefine global connectivity experiences by incorporating jazz-themed packages into their offerings. Learn about the innovative thinking that went into these packages by speaking with prominent members of the industry. These techniques make use of jazz concepts like cooperation and improvisation. Learn how these services, in the digital era, improve user experiences and connections. Whether you're intere

This stirring, evocative, one-of-a-kind new audiobook from historian and author Geoffrey Giuliano chronicles a legendary scholar, social reformer, activist, and author, the charismatic Dr. Cornel West, in a loving tribute to his great work and exemplary life. Here is the lauded university professor and folksy intellectual up close and personal exposing his sage ideals in own inimitable, stylish, endearing way.