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George Benson Autobiography
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I’m looking forward to reading this. Labeling Benson as the “first true (and truly successful) jazz/soul crossover artist” does make you think. Usually, I’m skeptical of definitive statements like…
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It’s Jazz Appreciation Month!
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It’s the annual celebration (observed each April) of jazz! Learn about it, see how it’s being celebrated this year, read about events in your area, download the JAM poster,…
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The Day After: Jazz Is #1
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Grammy winners usually see a bump in sales. So, what is the best-selling recording today on Amazon.com? It’s not Amy Winehouse and it’s not Kanye. Jazz rules the music…
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Herbie Hancock Wins Music’s Highest Honor
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“Unbelievable,” said Quincy Jones after he read the winner of the Album of the Year Grammy. My reaction would have needed to be bleeped. River: The Joni Letters by…