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What Lady in Satin Reveals About Billie Holiday’s Final Years

What Lady in Satin Reveals About Billie Holiday’s Final Years

The story of an artist walking out on their own work is dramatic, but did it really happen to the iconic singer Billie Holiday?
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How Paul Desmond’s ‘Take Five’ Became the Dave Brubeck Quartet’s Unlikely Hit

How Paul Desmond’s ‘Take Five’ Became the Dave Brubeck Quartet’s Unlikely Hit

Discover the story of how Dave Brubeck's hesitation over an experimental song in 5/4 time led to a career-defining hit for his saxophonist, Paul Desmond.
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How “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy” Became Cannonball Adderley’s Surprise Crossover Hit

How “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy” Became Cannonball Adderley’s Surprise Crossover Hit

Explore the story behind Cannonball Adderley's classic 'Mercy, Mercy, Mercy' and his struggle between artistic vision and commercial pressure.
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How Politics and Music Collided at the Festival for Peace

How Politics and Music Collided at the Festival for Peace

The Festival for Peace, held in 1970 at Shea Stadium, was a significant event aimed at opposing the Vietnam War through music. Despite its noble in...
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How Billy Strayhorn’s Discarded ‘Take the A Train’ Became Duke Ellington’s Signature

How Billy Strayhorn’s Discarded ‘Take the A Train’ Became Duke Ellington’s Signature

Discover the incredible true story of how Duke Ellington initially rejected the song that would become his own anthem and define its brilliant composer.
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Smithsonian Folklife Festival Partners with Montclair Jazz Festival for Cultural Celebration

Smithsonian Folklife Festival Partners with Montclair Jazz Festival for Cultural Celebration

Smithsonian Folklife Festival Partners with Montclair Jazz Festival for Cultural Celebration
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Danny Melnick Organizes Tribute Event for Late Jazz Icon Jack DeJohnette

Danny Melnick Organizes Tribute Event for Late Jazz Icon Jack DeJohnette

Danny Melnick Organizes Tribute Event for Late Jazz Icon Jack DeJohnette
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This Day in History: Shea Stadium Hosted a Landmark Anti-War Concert

This Day in History: Shea Stadium Hosted a Landmark Anti-War Concert

In 1970, the Festival for Peace took place at Shea Stadium in Queens, New York, as a musical protest against the Vietnam War. This event was not ju...
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Louis Armstrong's Enduring Influence Celebrated on His Birthday

Louis Armstrong's Enduring Influence Celebrated on His Birthday

Louis Armstrong's Enduring Influence Celebrated on His Birthday
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Billy Strayhorn's Legacy: A Deep Dive into His Essential Compositions

Billy Strayhorn's Legacy: A Deep Dive into His Essential Compositions

Billy Strayhorn's Legacy: A Deep Dive into His Essential Compositions
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David K. Israel's Novel Explores 'Lost Mozart' Through Fictional Narrative

David K. Israel's Novel Explores 'Lost Mozart' Through Fictional Narrative

David K. Israel's Novel Explores 'Lost Mozart' Through Fictional Narrative
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David K. Israel's Novel Explores Classical Music Through 'The Lost Mozart'

David K. Israel's Novel Explores Classical Music Through 'The Lost Mozart'

David K. Israel's Novel Explores Classical Music Through 'The Lost Mozart'