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With more than 100 concerts in NYC spread across a dozen live music venues and jazz clubs, this year’s twelfth annual Winter Jazzfest—that superconcentrated, panstylistic showcase of improvisational artistry—is shaping up to be a stunner. As you plot your itinerary, we offer our picks for six essential sets.
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