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Legendary producer was genius behind three Michael Jackson albums, helping him become biggest pop star of all time

Bowie and Petty loved him, Jagger danced onstage with him, Slash jammed with him – this how Lenny Kravitz’s retro mix of rock, soul and funk made him a crossover star

While so many people find traveling nerve-racking, Francisco International Airport teamed up with therapy animals to reduce anxiety and stress. The post Meet Duke Ellington – A Therapy Cat Who Helps With Anxiety In San Francisco International Airport first appeared on Bored Panda.

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about Tiananmen Square. There’s “The Listener’s Corner”, Ollia Horton’s “Happy Moment”, and lots of good music. All that and the new quiz and bonus questions too, so click on the “Play” button above and enjoy!

His heroes, the first recording session, jazz, and what made the Rolling Stones the best - "We swung, a lot"

It’s “The Nutcracker” to a totally different beat, and thoroughly entertaining.

A Grinch musical, a hip-hop ‘Nutcracker’ and holiday concerts from jazz, blues and CSO musicians are among the highlights of the week ahead.

Here’s a guide to where mice and soldiers will be showing their moves, and other dance performances during the final weeks of 2023.

The Levin De Luxe was owned by Duke Ellington guitarist Fred Guy and was featured in William P. Gottlieb’s famed photograph of Reinhardt

Chineke! swing in an infectious jazz version of Tchaikovsky’s ballet by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. And Angela Hewitt keeps Mozart wonderfully fresh

Long Distance, with Curtains Closed, Avroie - Hamilton Station Hotel THURSDAY The Simon Garfunkel Story - Civic Theatre Mersey, with Occa, Taimana, Quaid Pearce, Callolie, Izzy T, Conflikt, M3llo, Marcusss, Mac Da Villain - Hamilton Station Hotel FRIDAY Newcastle Jazz Festival ft. Rehab Brass Band, Half Nelson, Chloe Gill Trio,…