Hitting the right note: Jazz legend Roland Wiggins reflects on a lifetime of musical expression


Charlottesville resident Roland Wiggins is one of the greatest jazz theoreticians of our time. And while he’s shared his knowledge with some of the most famous names in jazz (John Coltrane, Yusef Lateef, to name just a couple), a spirit of self-expression and generosity is what has come to define his storied career. Photo by Amy and Jackson Smith

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