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How Duke Ellington's Childhood Shaped a Musical Legend

How Duke Ellington's Childhood Shaped a Musical Legend

Duke Ellington, born Edward Kennedy Ellington in 1899, is a towering figure in the world of jazz. His journey from a young boy in Washington, D.C.,...
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Peter King's Speed Trap Captured the Magic of Live Jazz

Peter King's Speed Trap Captured the Magic of Live Jazz

Peter King's live jazz album, 'Speed Trap,' offers a captivating glimpse into the world of jazz music as it was in the mid-1990s. Recorded at the i...
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Alternative Guitar Summit Celebrates Pat Martino's Legacy with New Album

Alternative Guitar Summit Celebrates Pat Martino's Legacy with New Album

Alternative Guitar Summit Celebrates Pat Martino's Legacy with New Album
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Why 1990s Festival Memories Can Feel More Powerful Than Modern Brand Activations

Why 1990s Festival Memories Can Feel More Powerful Than Modern Brand Activations

A look at why the raw, unpredictable music festivals of the 1990s created more lasting memories than today's hyper-curated, brand-sponsored events.
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Lollapalooza Pivoted From Alternative Rock Caravan To Global Festival Brand

Lollapalooza Pivoted From Alternative Rock Caravan To Global Festival Brand

From a traveling alt-rock farewell tour to a global music empire, this is the story of how Lollapalooza transformed itself over three decades.
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How Artie Shaw’s Perfectionism Shaped—And Shortened—His Career

How Artie Shaw’s Perfectionism Shaped—And Shortened—His Career

A moment of artistic fury almost cost the world a masterpiece. This is the story of Artie Shaw's perfectionism and his legendary Concerto for Clarinet.
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Why Daft Punk’s 2007 Set Became a Symbol of Lollapalooza’s Changing Identity

Why Daft Punk’s 2007 Set Became a Symbol of Lollapalooza’s Changing Identity

One performance in Lollapalooza's long history stands out, not just for its quality, but for how it perfectly explains the festival's transformation.
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Lollapalooza's Touring-Festival Origins Still Influence Its Programming

Lollapalooza's Touring-Festival Origins Still Influence Its Programming

Before it was a Chicago landmark, Lollapalooza was a traveling circus of '90s counter-culture whose genre-hopping spirit still defines its lineup.
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This Day in History: Duke Ellington's Music Entered a New Era

This Day in History: Duke Ellington's Music Entered a New Era

Duke Ellington's career spanned over five decades, during which he continually evolved as a musician and composer. Known for his innovative use of ...
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The Zarabanda Variations: A Unique Exploration of Colonial History Through Jazz

The Zarabanda Variations: A Unique Exploration of Colonial History Through Jazz

The Zarabanda Variations: A Unique Exploration of Colonial History Through Jazz
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Dave Mustaine Reflects on Megadeth's Transition to Mainstream Success with 'Symphony of Destruction'

Dave Mustaine Reflects on Megadeth's Transition to Mainstream Success with 'Symphony of Destruction'

Dave Mustaine Reflects on Megadeth's Transition to Mainstream Success with 'Symphony of Destruction'
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Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals: A Historical Overview of Their Impact on Music

Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals: A Historical Overview of Their Impact on Music

Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals: A Historical Overview of Their Impact on Music