A soundtrack for the struggle Jazz has a long and storied history as a vessel for protest. There’s Billie Holiday’s haunting warning in “Strange Fruit” and Nina Simone’s unapologetic “Mississippi Goddam.” From John Coltrane’s aching response to the Birmingham church bombing in “Alabama” to Max Roach’s defiant We Insist! Freedom Now Suite, jazz has long been a vessel for protest. […]

'A soundtrack for the struggle'

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The Kenny Wheeler Legacy Project is nominated for a 2026 Grammy for Some Days Are Better: The Lost Scores—featuring unreleased works by the late jazz great.

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That 1965 swing hits like it was recorded yesterday. Horace Silver live in Seattle — pure pulse, pure joy. Thank you @bluenoterecords for keeping it alive.
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Trombone Shorty’s Lifelong Mission to Uplift New Orleans’ Next Generation of Musicians | PEP UNLIMITED LLC Thanks to the passion and commitment of Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews, the heartbeat of the city continues to thrive through the youth of today.

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The Blues: The Backbone of Modern Music

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Grateful for jazz music's legacy, US pop star celebrates its impact on her career. 🎶💛 #JazzLegacy https://fefd.link/R47IK

🌟 The Hard Bop legacy lives on. From Blue Note classics to today's innovators, this powerful style keeps evolving. Raw emotion meets technical brilliance. #Jazz #HardBop #JazzLegacy #HoraceSilver #BlueNoteRecords #JazzSky /9

From swing to bebop to modern jazz, Coleman Hawkins did it all. His final recordings in '67 still pushed boundaries. The Hawk's influence soars on, inspiring today's players. Happy Heavenly Birthday Bean 🎷 #JazzLegacy /5