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A Blog Supreme
11:44 am
Sat August 11, 2012

Branford Marsalis On Sensitive Musicians And The First Family Of Jazz

Credit Courtesy of Marsalis Music.
Branford Marsalis spoke with NPR about modern jazz, his family, and his new album, Four MFs Playin' Tunes.

Originally published on Tue September 18, 2012 4:13 pm

Saxophonist Branford Marsalis, oldest son of New Orleans pianist and educator Ellis Marsalis, released an album with his quartet this week. He spoke to weekends on All Things Considered host Guy Raz about the failings of modern jazz, his hopes for the next generation and leaving New York City to move back to the South.

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Music Inside Out
1:01 pm
Thu August 2, 2012

Don Vappie's Banjo Beat

Credit Vappielle, Inc.
Don Vappie at the Sheldon in 2005.

Don Vappie can play just about anything on banjo — classical compositions, traditional jazz, even funk music. So wherever he goes musically, there's always an audience eager to hear what he has to say.

What most people may not know is that Vappie's talent extends to bass, guitar and any other instrument that needs playing. His ears are just that big. And his hands are just that good. Maybe that's why Vappie tells Music Inside Out that one of his favorite songs is the old Charles Wright hit, "Express Yourself." Because that's what Vappie does best.

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Dead Stop
1:57 am
Tue July 17, 2012

Looking For Lady Day's Resting Place? Detour Ahead

Originally published on Sat July 21, 2012 8:58 am

When Billie Holiday died in 1959, thousands of mourners attended her funeral at St. Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in New York City. The overflow crowd lined the sidewalks. Honorary pallbearers included such jazz greats as Benny Goodman and Mary Lou Williams. Newspapers and magazines ran heartfelt tributes.

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