Best Chucho Podcasts (2026)

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Les McCann 55:03

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Jazz pianist and vocalist Les McCann was an early progenitor of the bluesy, crowd-pleasing style that came to be known as soul jazz. Best remembered for his 1967 protest song “Compared to What,” McCann released more than 50 albums over his lifetime – and much of his music lives on through classic hip-hop songs that sampled his work. He brought a ra…

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Zoot Sims 56:44

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John Haley “Zoot” Sims was a saxophonist’s saxophonist, a musician everybody wanted to work with because he made everything he played sound better. Largely self-taught, he was renowned for his rhythmic drive, lyrical warmth, and effortless swing – jumping from the “Four Brothers” section of Woody Herman’s big band to later become a standout soloist…

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James Moody 55:21

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From the late 1940s through the early 21st century, James Moody was an institution in jazz – whether on tenor sax, flute, occasional alto, or yodeling his way through his “Moody’s Mood for Love.” Ebullient and ever-smiling, he defied the stereotype of the modern jazz musician as austere and humorless – often telling jokes on stage and peppering his…

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Toshiko Akiyoshi 57:51

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Toshiko Akiyoshi changed the face of jazz music over her six-decade career. As one of few women and Asian musicians in the jazz world, Akiyoshi infused Japanese culture, sounds, and instruments into her music. A pianist, bandleader, and composer-arranger with 14 Grammy nominations, Akiyoshi cemented her place as one of the most important jazz music…

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McCoy Tyner 56:31

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McCoy Tyner’s piano style – complete with sophisticated chords and an explosively percussive left hand – transcended conventional styles to become one of the most identifiable sounds in improvised music. Along with Bill Evans, Tyner has been the most influential pianist in jazz of the past half-century, and his rich chord clusters continue to be im…

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Ep. #54: From "Works on Chrome" to "Works on Web" 27:44

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We discuss Interop 2025 and the upcoming 2026 edition that has opened the call to action for feature suggestions. Chucho and Ricard explain you how they used to hack browsers to get that cross-browser support with JavaScript polyfills and CSS conditional rules. These days are gone, we look forward to more browser interoperability. We have a small w…

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Ep. #53: The raise of the amateur website and AI 27:12

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We discuss how inexperienced developers are leveling up, how no-code solutions are taking over, and do you even need to know how to code anymore? Is vibe coding the new go-to for everything or just certain use cases? Follow us: - Chucho Castañeda https://x.com/honupo - Ricard Torres https://ricard.social/@dev…

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Ep. #52: The Importance of Taking Time Off 28:48

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Long vacations, short vacations? How to take time off, how to plan your vacations? How do you unplug from coding in your time off? Or do you keep coding on personal projects while you're off work? Follow us: - Chucho Castañeda https://x.com/honupo - Ricard Torres https://ricard.social/@devBy Chucho Castañeda & Ricard Torres

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Peggy Lee 56:20

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Peggy Lee was the essence of cool in the world of hot jazz, the small-town blonde who could sing blues, bebop, swing and rock. She learned her craft singing in smoky clubs, and traveling on trains with big bands in the wee hours of the night. Jazz royalty called her one of their own. “If I’m the duke, man, Peggy Lee is the queen,” decreed Duke Elli…

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Oscar Peterson 56:26

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Famed jazz pianist Oscar Peterson commanded the entire keyboard with incredible dexterity, drive and precision. He performed around the world for more than 50 years, accruing countless honors, awards and critical accolades. Though he would have been a success by any measure, Peterson always set his own high standards – and always fulfilled them. Th…

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Ep. #51: The State of the Framework in 2025 28:43

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The State of JS survey is open. We discuss React, Svelte, Vue, vanilla JS... We have opinions about it and we want to hear yours too. Follow us: - Chucho Castañeda https://x.com/honupo - Ricard Torres https://ricard.social/@devBy Chucho Castañeda & Ricard Torres

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Sidney Bechet 57:50

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One of the first important jazz soloists, Sidney Bechet’s recordings precede those of Louis Armstrong (three years his junior), with whom he would later play duets. Largely self-taught and prodigiously talented on both clarinet and soprano saxophone, he developed a singular solo style – a wide and rich vibrato – giving the soprano saxophone a promi…

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Hoagy Carmichael 56:07

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With a laid-back, familiar style, the composer, pianist and singer Hoagy Carmichael created popular hits for decades – and logged numerous entries into the Great American Songbook. When asked about his tuneful gift, he credited his early roots in jazz. But his foremost gift was melody, as “Star Dust,” “How Little We Know” and “The Nearness of You” …

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Thelonious Monk 56:34

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Chucho Valdés 56:37

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Cuban pianist, composer, arranger, and bandleader Chucho Valdés is one of the most influential figures in modern Afro-Cuban jazz. He was named a 2025 National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master – and the recognition crowns a 60-year career that includes seven Grammy Awards, six Latin Grammy Awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Latin Academ…

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Carmen McRae 56:05

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Vocalist Carmen McRae was an expert on rhythm, deft phrasing and personal, bittersweet ballads. Her enigmatic, dark contralto voice helped place her among the pantheon of great female jazz singers. In a long and distinguished music career, she was also an excellent pianist, songwriter and storyteller. As part of the Peabody Award-winning documentar…

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Ep. #50: How to deal with impossible deadlines 31:48

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We've all been there, you're thrown into a very tight project schedule that might be impossible to deliver. What can we do in these situations? Follow us: - Chucho Castañeda https://x.com/honupo - Ricard Torres https://ricard.social/@devBy Chucho Castañeda & Ricard Torres

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Clark Terry 56:55

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Celebrated for his technical virtuosity and swinging lyricism, jazz trumpeter Clark Terry was a mentor to Miles Davis and performed with Count Basie and Duke Ellington. A great innovator and educator, he’s also one of the most recorded musicians in the history of jazz – with more than 900 recordings – playing with such greats as Oscar Peterson, Diz…

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Keith Jarrett 56:30

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Keith Jarrett is one of the most celebrated pianists in jazz – a musician acclaimed for his emotionally intense and physically energetic performances. A prodigy who started playing piano at the age of 3, Keith built an uncanny talent for channeling genre-defying improvisations and lyrical sensitivity, bridging jazz, classical, and folk traditions. …

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Etta Jones 55:40

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Singer Etta Jones was an understated, underrated American jazz artist best known for her soulful, blues-influenced style. Words and lyrics meant a great deal to her, and she brought a deeply felt gravitas to every song she performed, which made her shows and recordings all the more captivating. Whether it was a traditional 12-bar blues or a Broadwa…

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Ep. #49: FE is complex, can we make it simpler? 27:31

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Frontend has gone from FTP to the frameworks war, to complicated pipelines with hundreds of node modules. Why did we do this? Is it getting better? Should we do something about it? Follow us: - Chucho Castañeda https://x.com/honupo - Ricard Torres https://ricard.social/@devBy Chucho Castañeda & Ricard Torres

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Ep. #48: FE Journey Through the Remote Work Revolution 31:23

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Chucho and Ricard discuss how remote work has changed, where are they more productive now and invite you to share your take. What's your best work setup? Follow us: - Chucho Castañeda https://x.com/honupo - Ricard Torres https://ricard.social/@devBy Chucho Castañeda & Ricard Torres

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Ep. #47: What motivates FE Developers? 30:30

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We talk what lights a fire under us, what motivates us to continue working FE. Is it the stack? A new shiny framework? UI? UX? Have a listen and let us know what motivates you to code. Follow us: - Chucho Castañeda https://x.com/honupo - Ricard Torres https://ricard.social/@devBy Chucho Castañeda & Ricard Torres

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Kate Raworth: rethinking economics for the 21st century 17:38

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What if 20th-century economic models no longer fit today’s world? British economist Kate Raworth thinks it’s time for a rethink–and she’s sparking the shift with doughnut economics, a bold framework already shaping new policies in cities worldwide. Building on the work of thinkers like Herman Daly, who questioned endless growth in the 1980s, Kate R…

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Sonny Rollins 55:54

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A giant by any standard and a powerful presence in jazz, Sonny Rollins is a master of improvisation in an art form that is drenched in spontaneity. Yet his roots are as deep as they are deeply American, and he both celebrates tradition and innovates whenever he plays his sax. He has shared the stage with such legends as Charlie Parker, Miles Davis,…

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Ep. #46: Are Frontend Developers going away? 29:41

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We discuss how AI is making FE developers obsolete (maybe!). Are we going to disappear? What can we do to ensure we continue to exist? How to embrace AI to be more productive? Follow us: - Chucho Castañeda https://x.com/honupo - Ricard Torres https://ricard.social/@devBy Chucho Castañeda & Ricard Torres

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Ep. #45: Storybook, Web Components and Figma Tokens 26:38

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This is an angular-free podcast but we do talk web components. Chucho and Ricard discuss Storybook, what to consider when thinking about using it. Are Figma tokens the future? Sources of truth are nice but are they worth it? What's your experience with these tools? Follow us: - Chucho Castañeda https://x.com/honupo - Ricard Torres https://ricard.so…

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Gene Ammons 56:27

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Gene "Jug" Ammons was one of the tenor giants of his era. He had a big, deep tone that was perfect for everything from warm ballads to groove-intensive blues or sweet swing. He could blow with the best, too. Ammons' record label, Prestige, allowed him to record prolifically in the '50s and early '60s because he was so popular. As part of the Peabod…

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Herbie Mann 56:26

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More than any other musician, Herbie Mann was responsible for establishing the flute as an accepted jazz instrument. Prior to his arrival, the flute was a secondary instrument for saxophonists, but Mann found a unique voice for the flute, presenting it in different musical contexts, beginning with Afro-Cuban, and then continuing with music from Bra…

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Sculpting peace: the secret garden of Isamu Noguchi 19:23

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The UNESCO Headquarters in Paris are home to the Garden of Peace, a unique public landscape by the Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi. Open to visitors, the Japanese garden is distinguished by its organic shapes, gently-sloping paths, and ponds with arched bridges. Noguchi is known for his modernist sculptures, Akari lamps and the iconic coff…

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Jimmy Smith 57:03

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Once described as an “excitement merchant” for his soul-stirring sound, Jimmy Smith brought the Hammond B-3 organ to the forefront of the jazz community. The virtuosic keyboard man was the first to use the unwieldy instrument extensively in jazz, leading bassless trios, fronting powerful big bands and pioneering a path for every organist who follow…

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Mose Allison 58:02

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Mose Allison is an American music icon – but his sound is hard to categorize. Cleverly blending boogie-woogie, bebop, blues and jazz piano, he created innovative and fresh songs shot with brilliant lyrics and his unique half-spoken, half-sung vocal style. His songs have been recorded by the Who (“Young Man Blues”), Leon Russell (“I’m Smashed”), and…

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Milt Hinton 57:44

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Milt Hinton was one of the world’s legendary bass players. In a career that spanned eight decades, he played with just about everyone—from Cab Calloway to Duke Ellington to John Coltrane. He’s often credited with bridging the gap from the swing era to modern jazz. Those who played with Milt affectionately referred to him as “the Judge,” because he …

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Kenny Burrell 58:44

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Guitarist Kenny Burrell has been called a “cool, controlled romantic” whose textured playing is “subtle yet sensual, meditative, exultant, wry and intimate.” He’s one of the most lyrical guitarists on the jazz scene — in fact, he was Duke Ellington’s favorite guitar improviser. As part of the Peabody Award-winning documentary series “Jazz Profiles,…

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Wes Montgomery 56:13

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The jazz guitar of Wes Montgomery, deemed “the biggest, warmest, fattest sound on record,” still reverberates today, nearly 60 years after his death. The most influential, widely admired jazz guitarist since Charlie Christian’s heyday, Wes re-invented the instrument with his thumb-plucking technique, his innovative approach to playing octaves, and …

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Ep. #44: Technical Interviews in the age of AI 36:28

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We discuss how AI has changed the way we do interviews. Remote only, plus access to AI chats has forced the industry to work differently. How should we conduct interviews? What should we ask? What should we look for in candidates? Follow us: - Chucho Castañeda https://x.com/honupo - Ricard Torres https://ricard.social/@dev…

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Peter Singer on ethical eating 18:50

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Animals raised on factory farms often live in deplorable conditions. Knowing this doesn't stop us from eating meat. Why are we so indifferent to their suffering? Australian philosopher Peter Singer, one of the most influential intellectuals of his generation, has been addressing this blind spot in ethical thinking for more than fifty years. He has …

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Shirley Horn 58:55

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With her whisper-soft delivery, clear phrasing, and slow, spare playing, pianist and singer Shirley Horn was one of the most enjoyable and distinctive jazz artists of the last century. Her career read like a Hollywood movie: A young musical genius is discovered by a jazz legend (Miles Davis), but postpones major stardom to raise a family, only to e…

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Horace Silver 57:24

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Pianist Horace Silver was the heart of the hard bop era, helping to form the influential Jazz Messengers and composing many blues and gospel-flavored songs that have become part of the jazz canon – including “Lonely Woman,” “Song For My Father,” “Señor Blues,” and “The Preacher.” His piano playing, like his compositions, was not that easily charact…

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Paul Desmond 58:47

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Paul Desmond is widely recognized for his genius as a melodic improviser and as the benchmark of cool jazz saxophone players. His warm, elegant tone was one that he admittedly tried to make sound like a dry martini. Best known as a member of the Dave Brubeck Quartet, he composed the group’s biggest hit, “Take Five.” The song remains the best-sellin…

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Erroll Garner 58:34

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Erroll Garner was one of the most well-known and influential pianists in the world during his lifetime. Growing up in a musical family, he was by all accounts self-taught – playing at the age of three and performing professionally by the age of seven. Throughout his career, he developed a distinctive and original piano style often compared with Art…

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Art Tatum 58:58

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Art Tatum was born in Toledo, Ohio, and despite being blind in one eye and only partially sighted in the other he became arguably the greatest jazz piano player who ever lived. In his improvisations, he was prone to spontaneously inserting entirely new chord progressions (sometimes with a new chord on each beat) into the small space of one or two m…

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Ep. #43: Mobile First in 2025: Why Are We Still Getting It Wrong? 29:15

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Ricard today complains about sites not being mobile-first and Chucho drops a history lesson. What is mobile first? Why are we still talking about this? How can we deliver better experiences? Follow us: - Chucho Castañeda https://x.com/honupo - Ricard Torres https://ricard.social/@devBy Chucho Castañeda & Ricard Torres

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Ep. #42: Accessibility in 2025, tips to be ready 32:20

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We discuss the European Accessibility Act (EAA) that might affect your website, how to check, and deal with common issues. How hard is it to follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA? We give you an insight and share our experience. What's your experience with accessibility? Follow us: - Chucho Castañeda https://x.com/honu…

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The Nubia campaign: when UNESCO moves mountains 32:44

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This is the story of one the greatest archeological rescue operations of all times. Under the aegis of UNESCO, over fifty countries put their differences aside in the midst of the Cold War to save temples and sites of ancient Egypt from drowning. Under threat from the rising waters of the Aswan Dam built in Egypt’s drive for modernization, they wer…

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Wayne Shorter 58:46

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Through nearly 70 years of music-making, Wayne Shorter gave his spirit, intelligence, and singular vision to the music called jazz. Always exploring and always pushing the boundaries, Wayne expanded and enriched the musical landscape – in his own band, and in some of the most important ensembles in jazz: Weather Report, The Miles Davis Quintet, and…

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Ellis Marsalis 58:51

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There aren’t many jazz listeners who haven’t heard the name “Marsalis.” Well, without this Marsalis, there wouldn’t be any others. Highly acclaimed jazz artist, renowned educator, and New Orleans’ beloved musical patriarch who founded the University of New Orleans jazz studies program, Ellis Marsalis was a wizard on piano, one of the most inventive…

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Roy Haynes 58:50

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He is known for his spontaneity, wit, incomparable style, and commanding presence. He doesn’t tip-toe around rhythms and he doesn’t waste beats. “I like to get a musical sound out of the drums,” he once said, “I want to make them sing.” Given the nickname “Snap Crackle” for his distinctive style and musical vocabulary, Roy Haynes’ career spanned ei…

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Herbie Hancock 58:25

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There are few artists in the music industry who have had more influence on acoustic and electronic jazz and R&B than Herbie Hancock. With an illustrious career spanning six decades and 14 Grammy Awards, he continues to amaze audiences across the globe. As the immortal Miles Davis said in his autobiography, “Herbie was the step after Bud Powell and …

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Bessie Smith 58:51

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Bessie Smith (ca. 1895–1937) was a blues and jazz singer from the Harlem Renaissance who is remembered as the “Empress of the Blues.” Famous for the majesty and power with which she belted out tunes, Bessie had an unforgettable voice and stage presence – and she captivated black and white audiences alike. As part of the Peabody Award-winning docume…