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...“I like the Wayne Shorter, modal style of writing: beautiful harmonies that put you in a place immediately,” she says, although Sonny Rollins’ calypso jazz and Erykah Badu’s soul style were also clear influences...
...Gretchen Parlato’s complete makeover of Wayne Shorter’s “Juju”, Jacqui Dankworth’s strength and fragility on “Baby It’s Cold Outside” and Noel McCoy’s soulful authenticity on “Don’t Know Why I Love You”...
...There are also dozens of knock-out club gigs to choose from, with Dennis Rollins’ Badbone & Co at the Jazz Café (November 12) and the pianist Zoe Rahman at the 606 Club (November 15) standing out....
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