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End of samba-jazz
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Recent developments in the samba-jazz genre highlight performances and new releases featuring prominent figures such as Ron Carter and Bill Frisell at Birdland, and new albums from Hendrik Meurkens, Christian McBride, Ekep Nkwelle, and Donald Vega. Celebrations mark the 87th anniversary of Coleman Hawkins' iconic 'Body and Soul' recording, while Airto Moreira, honored as a 2026 NEA Jazz Master, turns 85, underscoring his lasting influence on jazz fusion.
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