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As the Fourth of July approaches, we’ll be hearing the national anthem and other patriotic songs a lot more than usual. (Well, unless you’re a sports fan, in which case you already hear them all the time.) Here are a few jazz versions of American anthems. DUKE ELLINGTONThere are several recordings of Duke Ellington’s band…
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Summer has arrived! Whether you spend your days at the beach or in the woods or in the urban jungle, take some music with you. Here are some great jazz tunes for summertime fun. OK, OK, this first one is a cliche at this point. But try to put on some fresh ears and listen…
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Jazz started out as part of America’s popular music landscape, going back to the swing bands that would fill dance halls and the bandleaders who became stars. But even after rock and pop music took over, jazz musicians made appearances in songs that became big hits. Sure, maybe most people don’t know their names, but…
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