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The 92nd Street Y, New York’s signature Jazz in July festival begins tonight, with live and streamed concerts under the direction of artistic director Bill Charlap.
The San Jose Jazz High School All Stars with several Ukrainian guests. Photo: Mark Anenberg. Jazz emerged from the African-American experience in the United States, so it is not surprising that it has been socially relevant since its earliest manifestations. Sonny Rollins put the matter succinctly: "jazz is protest music."
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