“Does Jazz need saving?” So asked a CBC interviewer a few years ago of Quincy Jones, the composer, musician and bandleader who died this week. His answer gets at the American cultural imprint still admired by the rest of the world. And we offer music from Blue Note recording artist South African pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini as a coda.
The story you just read is not locked behind a paywall because listeners and readers like you generously support our nonprofit newsroom. If you’ve been thinking about making a donation, this is the best time to do it. Your support will get our fundraiser off to a solid start and help keep our newsroom on strong footing. If you believe in our work, will you give today? We need your help now more than ever!