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Rock vs. jazz: For just the second time in 50 years, the top award at the Grammys went to a jazz album. Do the two genres have anything to say to each other?; By Gary Kamiya Feb 19, 2008
Band on the run in New Orleans: Police have cracked down on funeral processions, a time-honored cultural tradition in the historic black neighborhood of Treme. But musicians vow to play on.; By Larry Blumenfeld Oct 29, 2007
Cheers and jeers: A McCartney profile sparks an online spat, praise for Spoon, free Queens of the Stone Age and more.; Jun 11, 2007
Exclusive Song of the Day: "Mantra #5," Joshua Redman: Star saxman Joshua Redman heads east.; Apr 27, 2007
Francis Davis takes on Wynton Marsalis: A smart and timely review of the new Wynton Marsalis album.; Apr 17, 2007
I'm a jazz pianist, nearly 50, and I need to make some real money!: I can't believe how little one makes practicing "America's only original art form."; By Cary Tennis Apr 17, 2007
Revisiting Impulse: Jun 21, 2006
America's new jazz museum! (No poor black people allowed): Jazz musicians warn against the Disney-fication of New Orleans.; By Larry Blumenfeld Oct 12, 2005
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
Antipop Consortium vs. Matthew Shipp: Two outstanding releases in the avant-jazz Blue Series, plus the solo debut by APC rapper Beans, take hip-hop/jazz fusion to new places.; By Ehren Gresehover May 9, 2003
"So What: The Life of Miles Davis" by John Szwed: Genius, junkie, wife-beater, demigod -- a new book plumbs the mysteries of the most influential and enigmatic American musician of our time.; By Allen Barra Jan 23, 2003
Bass instincts: Photographer Paul Lesniak shoots the low end of the San Francisco jazz scene.; By Paul Lesniak Oct 24, 2001
"The Negro Speaks of Rivers": Harlem Renaissance writer Langston Hughes reads two of his poems.; Read by Langston Hughes Feb 15, 2001
Jazz by the bay: Photographer Paul Lesniak chronicles the San Francisco Jazz Festival.; Feb 9, 2001
In defense of "Jazz": Hipster critics say Ken Burns offered up only penny-ante sociology and sops to Wynton Marsalis. They're wrong.; By Gary Kamiya Feb 7, 2001
The longest tootle: From Skunkbucket LeFunke to Louis Armstrong to ... Louis Armstrong, Ken Burns' 144-hour documentary gets to the bottom of jazz. (Did we mention Louis Armstrong?); By John Grabowski Feb 7, 2001
Blue Glow: Salon's TV picks for Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2001; By Joyce Millman Jan 31, 2001
Blue Glow: Salon's TV picks for Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2001; By Joyce Millman Jan 17, 2001
Blue Glow: Salon's TV picks for Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2001; By Joyce Millman Jan 10, 2001
Blue Glow: Salon's TV picks for Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001; By Joyce Millman Jan 9, 2001
Blue Glow: Salon's TV picks for Monday, Jan. 8, 2001; By Joyce Millman Jan 8, 2001
Hark, the audio angel speaks: Listen to Salon Audio's unique gift guide with literary suggestions for grumps, lovers, pranksters and more.; Dec 12, 2000
Keith Jarrett: A giant of jazz innovation finds himself reaching new heights by deftly interpreting classic tunes.; By David Rubien Dec 4, 2000
"Jazz": Ken Burns and Geoffrey C. Ward's book "Jazz" discusses Billie Holiday and the racism she faced.; Read by Levar Burton Nov 29, 2000
They don't buy it: By Eric Boehlert; Jul 10, 2000

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