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News | Jason Moran’s appointment as the Kennedy Center’s jazz advisor marks a new era

by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board When the Kennedy Center named pianist Jason Moran as its artistic advisor for jazz...

December 7, 2011 3

Weekend in Jazz | 11.11-11.13: Recalling past greats, and absorbing the vital sounds of today

by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board The Kennedy Center launches its two-week-long “Swing, Swing, Swing” festival tonight (Friday), with its...

November 11, 2011 0

Legendary jazz pianist and educator Billy Taylor, a D.C. native, dies at 89

by Giovanni Russonello Dr. Billy Taylor, a D.C. native as famous for his work as a jazz educator and...

December 29, 2010 2

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