Martin Johnson
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Writer, mostly jazz criticism, but I've also written on cinema and NBA. Cheesemonger too.
Morning Listening, 07.06.26
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Evening Listening, 07.05.26
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Morning Listening, 07.05.26
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Morning Listening, 07.04.26
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Morning Listening, 07.03.26
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Morning Listening, 07.02.26
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Morning Listening, 07.01.26
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Morning Listening, 06.30.26
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Morning Listening, 06.29.26
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Morning Listening, 06.28.26
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Morning Listening, 06.27.26
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Nate Chinen on Clifford Brown.
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How Clifford Brown's tragic death and radiant legacy rerouted jazz
The brilliant trumpeter Clifford Brown died in a car accident on June 26, 1956, at 25. The anniversary of his death invites a reflection on its ripple effect, and how he's remembered today.
https://www.wrti.org/wrti-spotlight/2026-06-25/how-clifford-browns-tragic-death-and-radiant-legacy-rerouted-jazz
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Morning Listening, 06.26.26
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Morning Listening, 06.25.26
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Morning Listening, 06.24.26
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Morning Listening, 06.23.26
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Morning Listening, 06.22.26
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Morning Listening, 06.21.26
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Morning Listening, 06.20.26
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Morning Listening, 06.19.26
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Morning Listening, 06.18.26
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Morning Listening, 06.17.26
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Morning Listening, 06.16.26
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I wrote the NPR Music obituary for Abdullah Ibrahim.
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Abdullah Ibrahim, quiet giant of the jazz piano, has died at 91
The South African musician's "Mannenberg" was often called his country's unofficial anthem during the final years of apartheid.
https://www.npr.org/2026/06/15/846195598/abdullah-ibrahim-south-africa-obituary
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Morning Listening, 06.15.26
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Morning Listening, 06.14.26
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Rep. AOC posts new photo on Instagram celebrating the Knicks alongside Mayor Zohran Mamdani
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Bebe Neuwirth (she/her)
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I ❤️ NY 🏆
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Morning Listening, 06.13.26
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My latest for NPR Fresh Air is on Adam O'Farill.
www.npr.org/2026/06/11/n...
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Trumpeter Adam O'Farrill mentors the next wave of jazz virtuosos on 'ELEPHANT'
O'Farrill is an introspective player whose solos insinuate themselves to listeners. His new album proves he's as adept at matching wits with his peers and elders as he is nurturing his protégés.
https://www.npr.org/2026/06/11/nx-s1-5854624/trumpeter-adam-o-farrill-mentors-the-next-wave-of-jazz-virtuosos-on-elephant
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Morning Listening, 06.12.26
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Morning Listening, 06.11.26
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In case you were wondering OG Anunoby's first name is an abbreviation for Ogugua. OG fits his game a whole lot better.
26 days ago
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Morning Listening, 06.10.26
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Morning Listening, 06.09.26
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Morning Listening, 06.08.26 Jason Moran, Ten
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Morning Listening, 06.07.26
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Morning Listening, 06.06.26
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Morning Listening, 06.05.26
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Morning Listening, 06.04.26
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Morning Listening, 06.03.26
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Morning Listening, 06.02.26
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Morning Listening, 06.01.26
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Morning Listening, 05.31.26
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Morning Listening, 05.30.26
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Morning Listening, 05.29.26
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Morning Listening, 05.28.26
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Morning Listening, 05.27.26
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Morning Listening, 05.26.26
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