This month's cover story
Bob DeFlores: Focus on Film
FILM COLLECTOR/HISTORIAN BOB DEFLORES was honored in 2002 by Normandale Community College, Bloomington, Minn., and has since established an ongoing film preservation project with the school. (Photo: Normandale Community College)

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July Highlights

The Ragtime Machine

Sweden's Claes Ringqvist talks about Bunk Johnson, ragtime and the Barfota Jazzmen.

by David Reffkin
 
 

Doggie Berg Plays Final Notes

A fine tribute to a Midwestern drummer who earned the respect of musicians worldwide for his New Orleans-style drumming.

by Dick Parker
 
 

New Orleans Fest in Full Swing

Plenty of photos and text capture the fun and excitement at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

by Tom Jacobsen
 
 

Pensacola's Jazz Warrior
Has Right Medicine

Successfully combining his two loves,  jazz and medicine, Dr. F. Norman Vickers has made a positive contribution to the world of traditional jazz.

by Judi K
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