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Trumpeter/composer Terence Blanchard and electric bassist David Ginyard, Jr. jam during the “Absence” concert recently at the Kennedy Center. The two musicians are part of the E-Collective that merged with the Turtle Island Quartet for a tribute album and concert honoring the musical influence of saxophonist/composer Wayne Shorter. (Courtesy of Jati)

Terence Blanchard Honors Wayne Shorter with ‘Absence’

by Brenda C. Siler October 26, 2022October 27, 2022

Cheers to Terence Blanchard for his interpretation of what saxophonist/composer Wayne Shorter has given to music.

Nearly $1 million in grants were announced by Maurine Knighton, program director for the arts at the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDCF). The funds have been distributed to several jazz creatives for innovative projects to appeal to diverse audiences. (Courtesy of DDCFF)

Collaborative Jazz Projects Receive Funding

by Brenda C. Siler April 20, 2022April 21, 2022

"Iphigenia" is the opera composed by Wayne Shorter and esperanza spalding. The writer of the libretto, also known as lyrics, esperanza spalding, also portrayed the sixth Iphigenia (in silver) in her opera. The "Usher" character, in the dark blue dress, guides audiences through the production. The opera was presented at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in D.C. on Dec. 10 and 11. (Photo courtesy of Jati Lindsay)

A Greek Tragedy Gives Us a New Black Opera

by Brenda C. Siler December 13, 2021

Wayne Shorter is the composer and esperanza spalding wrote the libretto, the lyrics for "Iphigenia," the opera that will be performed at the Kennedy Center on Dec. 10 and 11. (Courtesy photo)

Jazz Pioneer Wayne Shorter Remains on a Mission

by Brenda C. Siler December 6, 2021

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National Endowment for the Arts Names 2022 Jazz Masters

by Brenda C. Siler July 22, 2021December 21, 2021