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Duke Ellington

Farewell to a jazz cosmopolitan: Benny Carter wasn't dark or depressed and didn't die of a smack overdose. Instead, the saxophonist, composer and bandleader had the longest and most varied career in jazz history.; By Jay Weiser Jul 29, 2003
Sharps & Flats: New Orleans boogie king Dr. John botches an album of standards. Duke Ellington would not be amused.; By Seth Mnookin Jan 28, 2000
Thinking outside the box: Not another list of multi-disc sonic money-shots.; By Geoff Edgers Dec 24, 1999
Sharps & Flats: Benny Goodman believed in great jazz players, no matter their color. A live 1938 double CD captures one of the ambassador's finest moments.; By Geoff Edgers Nov 10, 1999
The Artist you better not call Prince: After nearly two decades as rock royalty, his inner flame still burns hot purple -- rain or shine.; By David Rubien Sep 27, 1999
Sharps & flats: There's no way you're going to pay $400 for a Duke Ellington box set. Here are five reissues that get to the center of the legend's vast genius.; By Ezra Gale May 28, 1999
Thinking inside the box: The year's best in box sets provides obsessed fans of country, jazz, blues and rock with some treasures and some trash.; By Eric Alterman Dec 16, 1998
Playing the "Air Guitar": Dave Hickey's essays on art and democracy hit a major chord.; By Sarah Vowell Oct 17, 1997
Sharps and Flats: Michel Petrucciani: By Doug McLennan Jul 18, 1997
Blood on the Fields: By Andy Gilbert Jul 10, 1997
Good Evening Mr. and Mrs. America and All the Ships at Sea: A survey of the year's best in box sets.; By Katherine Whittamore Oct 7, 1996

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