Highlights Include:
- Robert Glasper interviews Blue Note labelmate José James on his highly-anticipated album No Beginning, No End.
- Two major losses for the jazz world, post-bop drummer Pete La Roca and young prodigy Austin Peralta both passed away last week.
- Congratulations to Danilo Perez who was designated an UNESCO Artist for Peace!
- Arturo Sandoval snagged a Latin Grammy Award for "Best Latin Jazz Album" for his tribute to mentor Dizzy Gillespie titled Dear Diz!
- Esperanza Spalding, Tony Bennett and Robert Glasper all took home awards in the jazz categories at the Soul Train Music Awards.
- When in doubt, always remember... Keep Calm and Jazz On.
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