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Staunchly Original: Marking 20 Years of Pi Recordings

For the last 20 years, Pi Recordings has been a home and haven to the avant-garde, including first-wave members of the AACM. The Checkout catches up with label co-founders Seth Rosner and Yulun Wang, who say the mission is ongoing.

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  The Checkout x Jazz Night in America: Top 5 Collabs

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  Angel Bat Dawid leads a fearless expedition to 'Afro Town' at Winter Jazzf…

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  Vijay Iyer shares lessons in stillness for our turbulent time

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  Cory Henry walks back the timeline to his 'First Steps,' with a new concer…

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  Michael Bourne in his element at the Montreal Jazz Festival, with Diana Kr…

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  When Booker T. Jones met Robert Randolph, at a session hosted by Michael B…

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  From Rat Pack to J Dilla: José James Serves a Holiday Vibe

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  Dave Douglas and Joe Lovano aim for the stratosphere on Sound Prints' 'Oth…

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  Rachel Eckroth, a most mysterious pianist and singer

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  Everybody Should 'Really Care' About Melanie Charles

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  Nate Smith flips an awkward youth into a skyward path on 'Kinfolk 2: See t…

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  BADBADNOTGOOD, a band beloved in hip-hop circles, rediscovers its jazz voi…

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  Switch on your senses: Steph Richards sniffs out the possibilities

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  Hiromi finds the bright side, with fast fingers, on 'Silver Lining Suite'

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  Checkout Sesh (Almost Lost): Knower's Genevieve Artadi & Nay Flutist Faris…

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  Mndsgn's 'Rare Pleasure' Dials Up a '70s Fusion Vibe