NEA Jazz Masters

NEA Jazz Masters

6 Episodes

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NEA Jazz Masters
  • Donald Harrison performs “Free to Be”

    Episode 1

    DONALD HARRISON JR.

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    About this clip:

    Saxophonist, composer, and 2022 NEA Jazz Master Donald Harrison Jr. performs his composition “Free to Be” the title track from his 1999 Impulse! album, with his quartet du...

  • Gary Bartz NTU Troop performs "I've Known Rivers"

    Episode 2

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    About this clip:
    Saxophonist and composer Gary Bartz performs his classic composition “I’ve Known Rivers” with his NTU Troop Revisited project during their concert on June 9, 2024 — part of the 41...

  • Sun Ra Arkestra performs "Angels and Demons at Play”

    Episode 3

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    The Sun Ra Arkestra perform Marshall Allen and Ronnie Boykins’ 1960 composition “Angels and Demons at Play” during their performance on July 21 as part of Summer Sessions 2023, broadcast on Fri...

  • Sun Ra Arkestra (On-Demand)

    Episode 4

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    SFJAZZ presents a cosmic jazz orchestra and a cultural phenomenon, the Sun Ra Arkestra. They continue the legacy of its visionary founder Sun Ra, who blended music, philosophy, mythology and science fiction in his que...

  • Gary Bartz NTU Troop Revisited w/ Ambrose Akinmusire & Kassa Overall (On Demand)

    Episode 5

    Among the most influential living alto saxophonists and composers, 2024 NEA Jazz Master Gary Bartz brings a fresh perspective to his landmark NTU Troop music of 1970s on this special night, joined by Oakland-born trumpet great Ambrose Akinmusire.

    A preternaturally gifted wind player, the Baltimo...

  • Gary Bartz

    Episode 6

    Saxophonist, composer and 2024 NEA Jazz Master honoree Gary Bartz sits down with Terence Blanchard to discuss the iconic jazz-funk sounds of his band, the NTU Troop, as well as his experiences with Max Roach and Lee Morgan. You can watch Bartz’s “NTU Troop Revisited” concert (filmed in June durin...