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In 1986, American pianist and composer Keith Jarrett is joined by bassist Gary Peacock and drummer Jack DeJohnette at Estival Jazz Lugano. Known as the Standards Trio, they put on an enthralling performance that shows these master musicians at their best. Lugano Estival Jazz is...

In 2019, the vibrant city of Sofia, Bulgaria, hosted the International A to JazZ Festival. Among the featured acts was the trailblazing jazz trumpeter Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah. In 2019, the vibrant city of Sofia, Bulgaria, hosted the International A to JazZ Festival. Among...

In 1982, the Superstar Quintet, which consists of trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, saxophonist Joe Henderson, drummer Tony Williams, bassist Ron Carter, and pianist Kenny Baron gave a performance of cosmic proportions at the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague. The North Sea Jazz...

Recorded in 1971 in Paris, France, Brazilian, classically trained bossa nova guitarist Baden Powell and his quartet play various compositions, including some originals. Recorded in 1971 in Paris, France, Brazilian, classically trained bossa nova guitarist Baden Powell and his...

Earl Hines and his group, consisting of Rudy Rutherford (reeds), Jimmy Leary (bass), and Eddie Graham (drums) perform in Spa in 1977. Singer Marva Josie joins the group for two songs before the set closes with an exhilarating version of "Caravan. Despite his advanced age, the...

This documentary shows a song cycle by the Danish singer-songwriter Trinelise Vaering and pianist Jonas Berg, featuring the Scandinavian Barokksolistene ensemble headed by solo violinist and artistic director Bjarte Eike. This documentary shows a song cycle by the Danish...

Drawing from her Brazilian roots, upcoming vocalist Fran Nóbrega is poring today's underground scene to bring us the latest trends in forró and popular Brazilian music. The Da Pá Virada Sessions series presents the best musicians of contemporary Brazilian jazz, and beyond....

Formed in 2006, the NYC-based band Lucky Chops first caught the attention of the masses when a video of their performance at a subway station went viral on YouTube in 2015. In August 2018, they performed their high-energy brassy funk at BIRD, in Rotterdam. The NYC band Lucky...

In 1981, American singer and Grammy Award winner Al Jarreau gave an unforgettable performance for the audience of the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague, the Netherlands. The North Sea Jazz Festival is the largest indoor music festival in the world, known globally as the event...

In 1996, legendary flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucía made a rare appearance at the Germeringer Jazztage. Although he flirts with jazz, De Lucía is essentially faithful to the flamenco tradition. This broadcast shows a rare appearance at the 1996 Germeringer Jazztage by the...

Regarded as the greatest instrumental soloist of all time, Stan Getz emerged was one of the most significant musical forces of post-World War II jazz. This program shows his last public performance, at Munich Philharmonic Hall, Germany on July 18, 1990. Regarded as the greatest...

For 20 years, Sly Johnson, author, composer and performer of the Saian Supa Crew, has been touring the French music scene with his soul, hip-hop and beat-box vocals. For 20 years, Sly Johnson, author, composer and performer of the Saian Supa Crew, has been touring the French...

The pianist Elliot Galvin is a member of the young UK jazz group Dinosaur. Performing with his own trio, the gifted musician has been compared to Django Bates for his maverick imagination and ability to blend influences from all over the world. The annual international festival...

The Dutch band Under the Surface, formed by drummer Joost Lijbaart, vocalist Sanne Rambags and guitarist Bram Stadhouders, expresses its unique musical talent with improvisational jazz at Bimhuis Amsterdam, in January 2018. Under the Surface is an improvisational jazz band...