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Aaron Parks

You can tell a lot about a jazzman by his apprenticeship. Parks aided Terence Blanchard, you say? Well, he's all right by us. The pianist's own Blue Note debut is a remarkable avant-cool effort that features heady texturalism--the electric guitar is especially fine--but no melodic cop-outs.

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Saxed up, Vol. 2

This jazz set again puts the spotlight on the saxophone, featuring a new slate of stellar hornblowers. There's the silky-smooth Gerald Albright, the quirky but earthy Donna Lee Saxophone Quartet, and the lively Rudy Van Gelder collaborator Scott Hamilton. We do have one carryover from our previous sax set: Mr. Coltrane gets to stay.

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"The Forgotten Ones" by David Sanchez

filed under: Jazz » Contemporary Jazz

"Bigwig" by Zdenko Ivanusic

filed under: Latin » Bossa Nova

"Light-Hearted" by Zdenko Ivanusic

filed under: Jazz » Hard Bop

"Something For Red" by Scott Hamilton

filed under: Jazz » Swing

"Deuces Wild" by Scott Hamilton

filed under: Jazz » Swing

Spreadin' rhythm - The rhythmic styles now falling under the banner of jazz are as eclectic as the artists making them. There's the combo star trading fours, the Afrobeat jammer, the retro remixer--and much more. This mix highlights just some of the rhythmic range found in our jazz collection. And we've given Ari Hoenig an extra track, just because his drums-only turn on "Round Midnight" is so cool.

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What it is - So much of what contemporary jazz does so well can be spotted in this playlist. Find a lyrical lead bass in the George Levas Group, Latin-tinged post-bop in Virginia Ramirez, and deeply abstracted folk-pop in Herbie Hancock (channeling Joni Mitchell).

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Intergalactic - The knights of jazz's '70s avant-garde--Chick Corea, John McLaughlin--headline this mix, which spotlights the genre's cosmic wing. Joining the big names are more recent space travelers such as New York's funked-out Chin Chin. And of course, any group that titles a song "Biomorphic Nameology" must be included.

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Meetings of the minds - So often, breakthrough jazz has been the direct product of a new collaboration. The strange chemistry that can occur between a soloman and his rhythm section, or a singer and her engineer, simply can't be predicted. The tracks in this set are about what happens when artistic minds meet. Whether it's guitarist Wes Montgomery riffing with Jimmy Cobb and Paul Chambers, or Thelonious Monk tricking out Duke Ellington, the sparks fly.

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Freshest of the fresh - The recordings in the double-shot set are "fresh" in two senses. All were released within the last year, and all are compellingly modern. Between a terrific bass-led set from former Miles collaborator Marcus Miller, an earthy outing from Bela Fleck and Chick Corea, and Jimmy Greene's heartfelt modal forays, these recent records are evidence of a strong and eclectic scene.

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Saxed up - Emily Saxe's last name seems to have predestined her for a career in jazz, and we couldn't resist using it as inspiration for this saxophone-centric list. The genre's distinguished lead instrument--OK, trumpeters, make your case--gets played by both luminaries and stellar unknowns in this set. The mix is bookended, as we think it must be, by two cuts from John Coltrane himself.

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Jazz and Beyond - Handpicked by the editors, this mix features Diana Krall, Medeski, Martin and Wood, and Jazzanova.

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Stir the pot - This jazz mix plays on the electronic fringe but never loses its soul. And of course, a little Norah Jones always sweetens the pot.

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Hep Cats - From soul-funker Roy Ayers to jazz-harmonica innovator Toots Thielemans, this mix features some of the cooler cats on the jazz block. Poor Eric von Essen�?normally his avant-garde piano style vaults him to the top of the hipness rankings, but with guys like Ayers around, that's a tough contest to win.

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Consider the question - The trim new Medeski, Martin and Wood material adds fuel to one of jazz's classic debates: is concision an asset to musical clarity or just a silly rule best left to other, more staid genres?

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Out there - Heavy on avant-garde and electronic sounds, this "out there" jazz mix features Skalpel, David Axelrod, and Degenerate Art Ensemble.

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Jazz, mixed - Handpicked by the editors, this mix features Young Jazz Giants, Chasm, and Sean Stackpoole.

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Fresh picked - Check out this set of recently added jazz tracks featuring Rui Azul, Don Preston Trio, and Jazzanova.

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Straight, no chaser - From avant-garde to funk and fusion, there's not a straight-timer in this set.

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Candy Dulfer

On her latest LP, "Candy Store," the alto star continues to live up to the title of her 1990 debut, "Saxuality." Dulfer's tracks combine funky-fresh beats with a smooth jazzer's silky saxophone and combo cool. The results are at once breezy and hugely flirtatious.

Chick Corea & Gary Burton

Anniversary discs can come in many forms. In the case of the 35th birthday of Burton and Corea's classic "Crystal Silence" collab, the approach is a broader "reflection" on the music they've made then and since. It's a wise tack, allowing for sharp new expansions on the classic piano-vibes cross.

Miles Davis

If you've only heard the "Kind of Blue" classic "So What" in its original cool, you'll be stunned by this early-'60s veer into speedy hard bop. Playing with a fantastic five (Davis, Hancock, Williams, Carter, and Coleman) the Miles of this live session is locked in a fiery, pre-avant-garde groove.

Herbie Hancock

To call Hancock's stunning new collection of Joni Mitchell songs a "covers" set doesn't quite capture its spirit. The pianist has done what Joni might appreciate: he's responded to the tenor and theme of her songs, but not always the notes. The results are abstract, elegant, and ripe for extra listens.

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Aaron Parks

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Saxed up, Vol. 2

"The Forgotten Ones" by David Sanchez

"Bigwig" by Zdenko Ivanusic

"Light-Hearted" by Zdenko Ivanusic

"Something For Red" by Scott Hamilton

"Deuces Wild" by Scott Hamilton

"When the Saints Go Marching In" by Donna Lee Saxophone Quartet

"Evident" by Donna Lee Saxophone Quartet

"Respect Yourself" by Gerald Albright: ''Sax For Stax''

"Walkin' Down Beale Street" by Gerald Albright: ''Sax For Stax''

"On A Misty Night" by Tadd Dameron With John Coltrane

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Candy Dulfer

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Miles Davis

Herbie Hancock

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