The best jazz links of the week
The Jazz Accessibility RankingsBlogger Ken Blanchard proposes a ranking system. 
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James Morrison shows off on two hornsWatch this video all the way to the end. 
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Johnny Griffin dies in FranceThe tenor saxophonist was 80 years old. 
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The Hi De Ho BlogFrench website keeps the legacy of Cab Calloway alive. 
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Joe Beck dead at age 62Guitarist succumbs after a struggle with cancer. 
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There is jazz . . . and there is HipJazzWeb site celebrates jazz from the glory days of 1945-64. 
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Questions about the BBC jazz awardsHoward Mandel wonders about the BBC's choices. 
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These hankies belonged to Duke EllingtonOdd jazz memorabilia shows up on eBay. 
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Winners of BBC jazz awards announcedHonorees include RTF and Charlie Haden. 
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Interview with George WeinMarc Myers features an interview with Wein on jazzWaz. 
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Jazz musician visits CongressDr. Michael White goes to Capitol Hill. 
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Eleven hidden video clipsMarc Myers finds little-known gems on YouTube. 
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Five Most Surprising Jazz AlbumsSomething Else recalls some odd jazz disks. 
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Jazz statue production moves to ChinaPujiang Linran Arts & Crafts Factory tries to corner market. 
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Celebrating the music of Horace SilverJazz Profiles explores the artistry of the celebrated hard-bop pianist. 
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Gypsy jazz guitarYouTube video captures Robin Nolan & Jimmy Rosenberg in an exciting guitar duo. 
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New Orleans trumpeter gigging at age 97Lionel Ferbos is the oldest active N.O. jazz musician 
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Terry Teachout on Jo StaffordAbout Last Night looks back at the late vocalist. 
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Jo Stafford dead at age 90The celebrated vocalist placed almost 75 songs on the pop charts. 
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Dr. Billy Taylor leaves UMass programThe pianist & educator retires from the summer program he helped start in 1982 
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Ten Latin Perspectives on John ColtraneChip Boaz picks ten exciting Latin jazz interpretations of John Coltrane. 
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Jazz archives put on the webUniversity of Idaho shares material from Lionel Hampton, Leonard Feather and others. 
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Are the Jazz Wars over?Darcy James Argue declares a truce. 
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Cecil Taylor & Tony OxleyHank Shteamer reports on the Village Vanguard gig. 
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The Billy Hart Academy in concertTrumpeter Theo Croker has a standout performance. 
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J.J. Johnson and Sonny Stitt videoYouTube clip features bop patriarchs in concert. 
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Gerald Wiggins dead at age 86The pianist worked with Louis Armstrong, Benny Carter and others. 
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Miles Davis: The MovieImagine a whole blog devoted to speculation about the Miles Davis film! 
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Interview with Rufus ReidWin Hinkle interviews the bassist for Jason Heath’s Double Bass Blog. 
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Interview with Creed TaylorJazzWax continues it in-depth interview with the visionary record producer. 
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David Byrne turns building into musical instrumentCritic Howard Mandel tests it out with his flute. 
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Maria Schneider and John McLaughlin in performanceBlogger covers the concert at the Jazz á Vienne festival. 
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Down Beat Rising Stars in ConcertBebopified reviews the nine piece all-star band. 
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Son House in concertYouTube video captures a classic blues performance. 
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Glenn Miller band in 2008?Miller died in 1944, but the gigs haven’t stopped. 
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Wynton and Willie share stage in LAJazz and country icons perform at Hollywood Bowl. 
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Interview with Buddy DeFrancoJazzWax talks to the 85 year old clarinetist. 
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Jazz journey from New OrleansNPR talks to three Crescent City musicians. 
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Jazz musician on a U.S. coin?Duke Ellington narrowly beats out two other candidates. 
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Painting by June Christy put up for auctionStarting bid for still life is something cool: $28,000. 
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The most luxurious jazz club in the world?Lavish venue may serve as pawn in local politics. 
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Study published on Jazz Industry in AmericaHere’s the catch . . . you need to read Russian. 
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Bobby Durham dead at age 71The drummer passes away in Genoa, Italy. 
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Charlie Haden Goes CountryThe bassist teams up with country stars for next CD. 
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Best dressed jazz musiciansRemember when jazz artists appeared in Esquire? 
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Patricia Barber in concertBebopified reviews the vocalist’s visit to the Dakota. 
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Louis Armstrong and Johnny CashYouTube features a 1970 collaboration. 
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The Louis Armstrong blogCheck out The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong. 
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Five Latin Jazz TrendsThe Latin Jazz Corner notes key trends. 
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Interview with Roy HaynesMarc Myers talks with the legendary drummer. 
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Hoagy Carmichael mural completedRichmond, Indiana honors its native son. 
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Steely Dan fizzles in OttowaRoaming police officers measure decibels at gig. 
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Harlem jazz club shuts its doorsClub had tried to operate during the daytime and without alcohol. 
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Stevie Wonder and Toots ThielemansVideo captures rare Stockholm on-stage encounter between two harmonica masters. 
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Herbie Hancock at Carnegie HallDavid Adler reviews Hancock and Lionel Loueke. 
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How jazz reissues were bornGeorge Avakian discusses his role. 
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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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