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Sonny Rollins Knew Not to Die Young May. 28, 2026
How is it that the "Saxophone Colossus" Sonny Rollins lived to 95? Aren't jazz musicians supposed to... Read More
Come to New Orleans for Music, Meals, Museums and Mardi Gras Jan. 24, 2026
By Victor Block Think swinging jazz and soulful blues played in clubs and by street musicians outsid... Read More
Music, Meals and Museums Welcome Visitors to New Orleans Jul. 17, 2022
By Victor Block Quick quiz: Think swinging jazz and soulful blues played in music clubs and by stree... Read More
Anything Goes and the Good Times Roll in New Orleans Jul. 16, 2022
By Fyllis Hockman It's a city where anything goes, where everyone feels comfortable. A city of contr... Read More
'Creem: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine' and 'Jazz on a Summer's Day' Aug. 14, 2020
Founded in riot-wrecked Detroit in 1969, Creem magazine became a showcase for a snotty new style of ... Read More
Barbecue and Jazz Are Highlights of a Kansas City Visit Jul. 23, 2016
By Steve Bergsman Kansas City, a lovely city of fountains and distinctive architecture, is best know... Read More
Heroism, American-Style Aug. 25, 2015
Every country has its heroes, but something in America's cultural sauce makes for a unique and unusu... Read More
Where Goes Jazz as the Greats Move On? Jul. 10, 2014
A jazz great died this month. Though revered by fans around the world, Horace Silver is not a househ... Read More
Strange Brew
Mar. 18, 2014
Wee Pals
Feb. 01, 2014
