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Regina Carter Ties Folk Threads
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Joe Lovano Takes Us Five On The Road
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Dave Holland Takes New Path To Fans
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Roditi Writes Big, Thinks Small on New CD
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Blue Note Changes Leaders
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The DownBeat Archives

Artie: 'Should Be Greatest Dance Combo Ever Assembled'
Published 9/1/1941

Pres: One Of Jazzdom's Greats Reminisces, Evaluates And Chats
Published 3/7/1956

The Mind Of A Revolutionary: Charlie Haden's Bass Influences (Web bonus material from the February 2008 issue)
Published 1/1/2008



Spotlight Artist: Jimmie Lunceford

Jimmie Lunceford, one of the great bandleaders of the swing era, may be best known for his orchestra's consistently refined performances. Even though Duke Ellington and Count Basie may have a larger role in the jazz pantheon and popular imagination, ...  continue

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