The best jazz links of the week
Jazz musician accused of fuel theft88 year old drummer indicted. 
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Jazz picks for a 4th of July BBQFire up the grill and turn on the iPod. 
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Wynton Marsalis and JALC in PortlandLynn Darroch reviews the visiting NY ensemble for The Oregonian. 
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Max Roach at his bestA close-up video captures Roach's brush and snare drum technique. 
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Jazz singer stirs controversySong substitution at Denver event becomes a national issue. 
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Vintage LP coversClassic album art from rare jazz LPs is featured on this Japanese web site. 
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Remembering the Hi-LosJazzWax looks back at the masters of vocal harmony. 
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Accordion jazz at its finestSqueezebox player gets glowing review in Ottowa. 
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Another jazz radio station bites the dustWNSC opts for news and public affairs. 
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Ten jazz recordings worth re-playingMarc Myers offers up some cool picks. 
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Jazz singer won't lose her home.Fans raise $43 K for Ernestine Anderson. 
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Pharoah Sanders at Ronnie Scott'sFree jazz icon takes on London. 
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Ronnie Matthews dead at age 72The pianist succumbs to pancreatic cancer. 
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Dave Carpenter dead at age 48The bassist suffers a fatal heart attack. 
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Trumpeter cancels plans for jazz clubArturo Sandoval halts plans for Miami venue. 
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Narcotango in concertA YouTube video features the innovative tango band. 
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Interview with Jason MoranThe pianist talks with Larry Blumenfeld. 
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Charlie Haden in concertQuartet West performs LA noir jazz. 
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Q&A with Wynton MarsalisThe trumpeter talks to Marke Andrews. 
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Benefits planned for singerMusicians and fans rally to help Ernestine Anderson. 
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The Bad Plus OneKurt Rosenwinkel joins the trio in concert. 
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Rifftides on Ernestine AndersonDoug Ramsey looks at the plight of the Seattle singer. 
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The exciting music of TtukunakCheck out these twin sisters from Álava, Spain. 
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A classic Sarah Vaughan sessionMarc Myers celebrates a great 1954 date for EmArcy. 
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Jazz singer may lose her homeFans try to raise money to avoid foreclosure on Ernestine Anderson's house. 
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Gil Evans and "Robbins' Nest"JazzWax looks back at an important 1947 recording that anticipates the Birth of the Cool. 
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Cecil Taylor, Sergio Mendes & Co.The NY Times reviews the JVC jazz festival. 
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Hank Jones in concertZan Stewart reviews the pianist's NY concert. 
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Charles Mingus, productivity expertAnd you thought he just played bass! 
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Interview with Bill FrisellThe guitarist talks to The Vancouver Sun. 
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Steely Dan at the Beacon TheaterHank Shteamer reports on Friday's concert. 
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Return to Forever back in the dayA '76 clip finds ROF performing "Romantic Warrior." 
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Art Tatum at the ApolloJazzWax reviews a piano recital without a pianist. 
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Rifftides on the Zenph TatumDoug Ramsey looks at the controversial Tatum CD. 
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Hancock, Schneider honoredGrammy winners also take top honors at JJA awards. 
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Back to school for Pat MethenyMetheny engages in a Q&A with high school students. 
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Dutch investment group looks at jazzThe world's third largest government pension plan wants to invest in jazz music. 
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John Pizzarelli shows up on . . . ESPN?The jazz artists swings and sings on "Take Me Out to the Ballgame." 
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Herbie Hancock at Hollywood BowlBut did the youngsters steal the show? 
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Jazz Cracks the Top FortyMarc Myers looks back at jazz chart busters. 
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Esbjörn Svensson in performanceA YouTube video capture E.S.T. in concert. 
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Missing bossa nova recordingsWhat happened to João Gilberto's early recordings? 
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Esbjörn Svensson dead at age 44The brilliant pianist is killed in a tragic diving accident. 
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Coleman Hawkins on videoA 1965 film clip finds Hawkins alongside Earl Hines. 
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Louis Armstrong's revolutionJohn Edward Hasse looks back at a recording that set off a musical revolution 80 years ago. 
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Walter Becker & Bobby FewHank Shteamer celebrates two deserving and diverse artists with a mixtape and an interview. 
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More hidden jazz gems at iTunesJazzWax uncovers more neglected classics. 
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The Jazz Showcase returnsA Chicago jazz institution finds a new home. 
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Interview with Herbie HancockThe pianist reflects on his Grammy success. 
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A venerable jazz event re-invents itself.Ben Ratliff looks at the JVC Jazz Festival. 
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Who killed jazz? (the plot thickens)Marc Myers outlines the perfect storm. 
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ASCAP adds names to the jazz wall of fameSix new artists are honored. 
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Glass ceiling for women in jazz?Are there any cracks showing? 
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Interview with Stanley ClarkeThe bassist reflects on the RTF reunion tour. 
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