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Arts Paper

As the editorially independent arm of The Arts Council of Greater New Haven, the Arts Paper seeks to celebrate, explore, and investigate the fine, visual, performing and culinary arts in and around New Haven.

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New Haven Remembers James "Dinky" Johnson, A Fixture Of City's Jazz History

James "Dinky" Johnson literally receives his flowers at a ceremony at Neighborhood Music School in November 2023. The sculptor Susan Clinard is pictured in the background. Coral Ortiz File Photo.

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Christian Sands, A Hometown Hero, Wins Duke Ellington Medal

Christian Sands receives the Duke Ellington medal from Yale's Henry and Lucy Moses Dean of Music, José García-León. Yale School of Music/Harold Shapiro Photos.

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History Honored At ConnCAT Jazz & Gospel Brunch

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Allen Lowe & The All-Stars Turn Best Video Into A Jazz Club

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NMS Fêtes 30 Years Of Summer Jazz, Pays Homage To A Master

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Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead Deliver an Unforgettable Night of Jazz

Prince Davenport Photo.

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Anansi Meets Jazz As Quartet Spins A Musical Web

Tyler Goldchain: "So much of this was staking ourselves in improvisation." Lucy Gellman Photos.

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"Big Dog" Gets Stetson In The Christmas Spirit

Chris "Big Dog" Davis with his "Stetson Star" Award. Abiba Biao Photos.

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"Viva La Musica!" An Interview With Pianist & Labor Leader Carlos Manuel Gomez

Iyla Bhandary-Alexander Photo.

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Samara Joy Leaves New Haven On A High Note

Meredith Truax Photo, courtesy of the International Festival of Arts & Ideas. In addition to Joy, musicians included Evan Sherman, Paul Sikivie, Donavan Austin, David Mason, Connor Rohrer, Jason Charos, and Kendric McCallister.

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