This month's cover story
The Elkhart Jazz Festival
KIM CUSACK and his bandmates in The Original Salty Dogs delighted the crowds at the Elkhart Jazz Festival, held June 20-22 in Elkhart, Ind. (Photo: John Bitter)

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September Highlights

Ascona Jazz Festival

International artists gathered for a dazzling display of jazz, blues and boogie woogie in beautiful Ascona, Switzerland.

by Bob Byler
 
 

Hawley Ades: Part II

Continuing an entertaining glimpse at the life of Hawley Ades, who played with the greats and earned plaudits as an arranger.

by Tom Moreland
 
 

Caesarea Festival

American musicians and Finnish musician Antti Sarpilla join Israeli musicians for an exciting program of jazz from Louis to Duke to modern.

by Marek Boym
 
 

Great Connecticut Jazz Festival

Moodus, Conn., is the scene of fun and fine music as top-notch bands delight audiences.

by Dave Whitney
Final Notes

Farewells to drummer Lee Young and record producer Jerry Wexler.

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