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Kamasi Washington Joins Herbie Hancock During Impeccable Hometown Performance

The date was February 5, 1952. An 11-year-old pianist by the name of Herbert Jeffrey Hancock anxiously awaited taking stage at the Chicago Symphony Hall to perform the first movement of Mozart’s Piano Concerto no. 26 in D major, K. 537. This performance single handedly pushed the young musician to further expand his curiosity in […]

Wayne Shorter to Release Massive New Album “Emanon”

On August 24th, Wayne Shorter will make his emphatic return to the spotlight. Just a day shy of his 85th birthday, the iconic jazz saxophonist will release a massive triple album. “Emanon” will be the 10-time Grammy award winner’s first album in nearly five years. Along with new material, the album will also be paired […]