This month's cover story
The Sarasota Jazz Festival
Starring in Sarasota: Pianist/arranger/composer Dick Hyman joined vibist Peter Appleyard and violinist Svend Asmussen for memorable trio concerts. (Photo: Bob Byler)

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April Highlights

Jelly Roll Morton: New Orleans Memories

Part II of a search to determine the elusive truth about this jazz legend.

by William J. Schafer
 

Matthias Seuffert

Young German reedman is making beautiful music and earning kudos in the trad jazz world

by Tom Jacobsen
 

New Orleans Notes

Tributes to Al Hirt and Mahalia Jackson were only two of many jazz events held recently in the Crescent City.

by Tom Jacobsen
 
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