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By his count, Wendell Brunious knows more than 2,000 songs. Some are from the Great American Songbook, some are traditional, swing and bebop jazz gems and…
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The Wonderful World of Ricky RiccardiPerhaps one of the most awe-inspiring facts about Ricky Riccardi, who directs research collections at the Louis…
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Ask him about his hat. The multi-instrumentalist Nicholas Payton wears an assortment of caps, fedoras, and other lids on stage. He first needed the head…
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Each week, American Routes brings you Shortcuts, a sneak peek at our upcoming show. This week we talk to New Orleans senior statesmen Trombone Shorty, who…
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When the microphone switches on, some people freeze. They can’t think of a thing to say. But Terence Blanchard relaxes. Blanchard does some of his best…